biomodification en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃-der. Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os) Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der. English bio- English modification English biomodification From bio- + modification.
Meanings
- The process of modifying a biological organism using either genetic or mechanical means.
- The modification of a material by biological (enzymatic or genetic) means.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| biomodifications | Number=Plur | lexicographic |