biology

Meanings

• noun

  The branch of science that deals with living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment.

  - "Biology is the study of living organisms."
  - "My major is biology, I love studying plants and animals."

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Pronunciation

1. /baɪˈɑlədʒi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=93691992"

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Synonyms

life science , life sciences , lifelore

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Variants

List of all variants of biology that leads to same result
biologies , biologist , biologists , biology , cell biologist , cell biologists , cell biology , developmental biologist , developmental biologists , developmental biology , evolutionary biologist , evolutionary biology , evolutionary developmental biologist , evolutionary developmental biology , molecular biologies , molecular biologist , molecular biology

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word bios, meaning 'life', and -logia, meaning 'study of'.

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Trivia

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1. The study of biology can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and China.

2. The first microscope was invented in the late 16th century by Hans and Zacharias Jansen.

3. The largest organ in the human body is the liver.

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Related Concepts

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1. Biochemistry: The study of chemical processes that occur within living organisms.

2. Ecology: The study of interactions between organisms and their environment.

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Culture

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Biology has been a subject of fascination and exploration for centuries, with significant contributions from various cultures. In literature, biology has been used as a backdrop for numerous works, from Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' to Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'. In art, biology has been a source of inspiration for many artists, from Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical drawings to contemporary artists exploring the intersection of art and science.

How to Memorize "biology"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a microscope magnifying a single cell.
   - Visualize the different organs in the human body and their functions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'biology' with the image of a test tube or a beaker.
   - Think of the periodic table when you hear the word 'biology'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Bring to mind the phrase 'Big Animals, Birds, Fish, and Fungi' to remember the different kingdoms in biology.
   - Think of the acronym 'ROSES' to remember the different parts of a flower: Root, Stem, Leaves, Epiderdermis, and Sepals.

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