Wordiyobio
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From Greek bios (life, way of living). One of the most recognizable scientific roots — biology (study of life), biography (writing of a life), biodiversity (variety of life), antibiotic (against life/bacteria), and symbiosis (living together). The biotic/abiotic pair distinguishes living from non-living in ecology.
Associated Words
abiotic
Not living; relating to the absence of life or living organisms
amphibian
A cold-blooded vertebrate living on land and in water; a land-and-water vehicle
amphibious
Able to operate or live both on land and in water
anaerobic
Occurring or living without oxygen
antibiotic
A substance that kills or inhibits bacteria; relating to such substances
antibiotics
Substances used to treat bacterial infections
autobiographical
Relating to or based on the story of one's own life
autobiography
A book in which someone tells the story of their own life
biochemistry
The study of chemical processes in living organisms
biocide
A substance that destroys living organisms
biodegrade
To decompose naturally through biological action
biodiversity
The variety of plant and animal species in a habitat
biofuel
Fuel derived from renewable biological sources
biographer
A person who writes someone's biography
biography
A written account of a person's life
biohazard
A biological agent posing a risk to health or the environment
biologic
Relating to biology or living organisms; a drug derived from living organisms
biological
Relating to biology or living things; related by birth
biologically
In a biological manner; with regard to biology
biologist
A scientist who studies living organisms
biology
The scientific study of living organisms
biorhythm
A recurring biological or physiological cycle in a living organism
biosphere
The regions of Earth where living organisms exist
biotech
Short for biotechnology
biotic
Of or relating to living organisms
microbe
A microscopic organism, especially a harmful bacterium
microbiological
Relating to microbiology
microbiologist
A scientist specializing in microbiology
microbiology
The scientific study of microorganisms
non-biodegradable
Unable to be broken down naturally by living organisms
nonbiological
Not biological; not based on living matter or blood relation
symbiosis
A mutually beneficial relationship between different species or groups
symbiote
An organism living in a symbiotic relationship with another
symbiotic
Relating to a mutually beneficial relationship
symbiotically
In a mutually beneficial symbiotic manner