biochemical
adjective
bio·chem·i·cal
ˌbī-ō-ˈke-mi-kəl 
1
: of or relating to biochemistry
2
: characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical reactions in living organisms
a biochemical defect in the brain
biochemical
noun
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The nervous system works with both electrical and biochemical signals.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2024
The idea was to explore just the biochemical drug effect by blanking out conscious experience to see whether people got better from their depression.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 3 July 2024
This comprehensive testing allows for a deeper understanding of each individual’s biochemical imbalances and any underlying factors contributing to acne.
—WWD, 2 July 2024
Humans can improve on this biochemical process to help the planet.
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2024
The idea was to explore just the biochemical drug effect by blanking out conscious experience to see whether people got better from their depression.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 3 July 2024
This comprehensive testing allows for a deeper understanding of each individual’s biochemical imbalances and any underlying factors contributing to acne.
—WWD, 2 July 2024
Humans can improve on this biochemical process to help the planet.
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
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biochemical
adjective
bio·chem·i·cal
-ˈkem-i-kəl
1
: of or relating to biochemistry
2
: characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical reactions in living organisms
biochemical abnormalities
biochemical processes
biochemical
noun
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