biological
/ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to biology or living organisms.
- She is studying biological sciences at university.
- Biological parents are the ones who gave birth to a child.
- The lake contains a rich variety of biological life.
- Relating to the processes of life, such as growth, reproduction, and metabolism.
- The doctor explained the biological causes of the disease.
- Aging is a natural biological process.
- The biological clock affects when people feel sleepy.
- Produced by or derived from living organisms, especially in the context of weapons or warfare.
- The army trained soldiers to respond to a biological threat.
- Biological weapons can spread diseases like anthrax.
- International treaties ban the use of biological agents in war.
noun
- A biological product, such as a drug or vaccine made from living organisms.
- Biologics are often more complex than traditional chemical drugs.
- She receives a monthly injection of a biologic for her condition.
- The pharmacy stocks several biologics for autoimmune diseases.