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bioengineering
(bio|engin¦eer|ing)
Pronunciation:
/ˌbʌɪəʊɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
noun
[
mass noun
]
1
another term for
genetic engineering
.
2
the use of artificial tissues, organs, or organ components to replace damaged or absent body parts.
3
the use in engineering or industry of organisms or biological processes.
Derivatives
bioengineer
noun
&
verb
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