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synthetic biology

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The application of genetic engineering to generate modified or even completely new forms of life.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: biology, natural-sciences

Examples

  • Near-synonym: artificial life

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Synonyms: artificial life

Antonyms: none provided

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