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biology

Pronunciation: /bʌɪˈɒlədʒi/

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Definition of biology

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