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noun
A set of practices that aims to alter, optimize, or extend biological systems, especially the human body, using techniques drawn from biology, engineering, computing, and self-experimentation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, uncountable
Topics: biology, natural-sciences, sciences
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noun
The practice of deliberately modifying, editing, or manipulating biological molecules, especially DNA and RNA, sometimes with the potential disregard of ethical standards.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, uncountable
Qualifier: originally
Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences
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verb
present participle and gerund of biohack
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Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
From bio- + hacking.
From biohack + -ing.
