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synthetic biology
/ˈsɪnθɛtɪk baɪˈɒlədʒi/
design and construction of new biological parts
Synthetic biology enables scientists to engineer microbes for medical applications.
This means creating or modifying organisms to perform specific tasks, like producing drugs.
Technology
technical
The design and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems, or the redesign of existing natural biological systems for useful purposes.
Researchers in synthetic biology are developing bacteria that can produce biofuels.
This shows how synthetic biology can be used to create sustainable energy sources.
This field combines biology, engineering, and computer science to create new biological systems.
Collocations
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Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Field-Specific Usage
Synthetic biology is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts, not in everyday language.
Gold Rule
Precision in Context
Always use 'synthetic biology' in technical discussions about bioengineering, not for general biological studies.
Word Origin
From 'synthetic' (artificial) + 'biology' (study of living organisms). Coined in the late 20th century as a field.
Usage Notes
Often used in scientific and engineering contexts to describe the creation of new biological systems.
Word Breakdown
synthetic
artificial or engineered
prefixbiology
study of living organisms
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