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biosynthesis
(bio|syn¦thesis)
Pronunciation:
/bʌɪə(ʊ)ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/
noun
[
mass noun
]
the production of complex molecules within living organisms or cells.
Derivatives
biosynthetic
Pronunciation:
/-ˈθɛtɪk/
adjective
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