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life science
noun
: a branch of science (such as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living organisms and life processes
—usually used in plural
life scientist
noun
Examples of life science in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Welcome to the Dynamic Bio-imaging Lab! Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Sep. 2024
By embracing their differences and leveraging their unique strengths, Shao and Pham have created a venture capital firm poised to make a lasting impact on the life sciences sector.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Lawyers representing life sciences and pharma companies need quick and easy access to competitors' patents, as well as the appropriate prior art to navigate active lawsuits.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024
Original story reprinted with permission from Quanta Magazine, an editorially independent publication of the Simons Foundation whose mission is to enhance public understanding of science by covering research developments and trends in mathematics and the physical and life sciences.
—Jordana Cepelewicz, WIRED, 4 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1941, in the meaning defined above
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
life science
noun
: a branch of science (as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living things and life processes
—usually used in plural
Medical Definition
life science
noun
: a branch of science (as biology and medicine) that deals with living organisms and life processes
—usually used in plural
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