life science

noun

: a branch of science (such as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living organisms and life processes

—usually used in plural

life scientist noun

Examples of life science in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In healthcare and life sciences, for instance, the biggest concerns that arise tend to be around data sovereignty and compliance. —Mike Capone, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

In 2025, health systems' chief information officers are going to play a more prominent role in their financial strategy, according to Trent Sanders, vice president of U.S. healthcare and life sciences at Kyndryl—the world's largest IT infrastructure provider. —Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025

Employers slashed well over 600 jobs in the Bay Area during March, affecting workers in the tech, life sciences, hotel and retail industries. —George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025

Andreessen Horowitz is looking to raise $750m for its next life science and health care fund, half the amount collected for the strategy in 2022. —Erin Brodwin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for life science

• appliance
• compliance
• defiance
• reliance
• geoscience
• neuroscience
• noncompliance
• pseudoscience

Kids Definition

life science

noun

: a branch of science (as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living things and life processes

—usually used in plural

Medical Definition

life science

noun

: a branch of science (as biology and medicine) that deals with living organisms and life processes

—usually used in plural