biology

 
Pronunciation: /bʌɪˈɒlədʒi/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origin, and distribution.
  • the plants and animals of a particular area: the biology of the Chesapeake Bay
  • the physiology, behaviour, and other qualities of a particular organism or class of organisms: human biology

Derivatives

biologist

noun

Origin:

early 19th century: coined in German, via French from Greek bios 'life' + -logy