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Biotecnología
/bjo.tek.no.loˈxi.a/
biotechnology
La biotecnología se utiliza para desarrollar medicamentos innovadores.
Biotechnology is used to develop innovative medicines.
Technology
technical
The application of biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use, often in medicine, agriculture, or industry.
La biotecnología moderna permite la producción de insulina recombinante para tratar la diabetes.
Modern biotechnology enables the production of recombinant insulin to treat diabetes.
Biotecnología often involves genetic engineering, cell culture, and molecular biology techniques.
Medicine
formal
The branch of science that uses living organisms or biological systems to develop new technologies, products, or processes.
La biotecnología ha revolucionado la medicina con terapias génicas y vacunas.
Biotechnology has revolutionized medicine with gene therapies and vaccines.
In medicine, biotecnología is crucial for personalized treatments and regenerative medicine.
Collocations
ingeniería genéticagenetic engineeringterapia génicagene therapyorganismos modificados genéticamentegenetically modified organisms
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Pro Tip
Common Misuse
Avoid confusing 'biotecnología' with 'bioquímica' (biochemistry), as they are distinct fields.
Gold Rule
Precision
Use 'biotecnología' specifically for applications of biological systems to technology, not general biology.
Word Origin
From Greek 'bios' (life) + 'technologia' (art or science of craft). Coined in the 20th century to describe the intersection of biology and technology.
Usage Notes
Biotecnología is often used in academic and professional contexts, particularly in scientific research and industrial applications.
Word Breakdown
bio
life
roottecnología
technology
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