The fusion of biology and technology, the application of biological techniques to product research and development. In particular, biotechnology involves the use by industry of recombinant DNA, cell fusion, and new bioprocessing techniques to produce large molecules useful in treating and preventing disease. Slang biotech.

The industrial use of living organisms or their components to improve human health and food production.

The use of living organisms to create or modify products, including medicines.

Use of microorganisms, plant cells, and animal cells or parts of cells (such as enzymes) to produce industrially important products or processes.

A list based definition of biotechnology comprises the following five categories:- DNA (the coding): genomics, pharmaco-genetics, gene probes, DNA sequencing/synthesis/amplification, genetic engineeri [..]

Biotechnology is defined as the application of science and technology to living organisms as well as parts, products and models thereof, to alter living or non-living materials for the production of k [..]

The branch of technology that deals with applying biology and engineering to the study of plants and animals.

also bio-technology, 1947, "use of machinery in relation to human needs;" 1972 in sense of "use of biological processes in industrial production," from bio- + technology.

the use of a living organism for industrial or medical use.

Any technique that uses living organisms, or substances from organisms, biological systems, or processes to make or modify a product or process, to change plants or animals, or to develop micro-organisms for specific uses.

use of biological knowledge and research to developing technologies especially in pharmaceutical areas.

Use of biological processes, particularly molecular genetics and recombinant DNA technology, to produce products of commercial value. © 2005 by W. H. Freeman and Company. All rights reserved. [..]

The application of a) In vitro nucleic acid techniques, including recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and direct injection of nucleic acid into cells or organelles, or b) fusion of cells beyond th [..]

The use of living organisms to provide products for humanity; using genetic engineering to create organisms with useful traits. biotic

a. broad field of study which employs the latest techniques in manufacturing biological or bio-related products fit for human needs. These include drugs and hormones which are synthetically produced. [..]

A technique using cells, biological organisms and processes to provide products and services to people.

The use of DNA technology to create products, for example, pharmaceuticals or food products.

Application in biology to manipulate the structure and function of biological systems into forms not found in nature. Often used to improve or facilitate cellular processes such as energy metabolism, gene transfer between unrelated species, or the engineering of enzymes for the large scale synthesis of drugs.

the application of science and engineering to study problems and provide solutions involving living beings

(French : biotechnologie) A set of biological techniques developed through basic research and now applied to research and product development. In particular, the use by industry of recombinant DNA, ce [..]

Any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use. (Source: Convention on Biological Diversity CBD)The range of techniques for making use of the properties of living organisms to create products or perform services.

A general term used to describe the use of biological processes to make products, in contrast to purely chemical processes. Biotechnology has been in practice for centuries and includes such tradition [..]

The practice of using tools from cellular biology, molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry to improve genetic attributes of plants, animals, and other organisms.

Biotechnology is a procedure of transferring genes from one living entity such as a plant, animal, or microbe into another or into a synthetic compound using advanced recombinant DNA technology. It is [..]

the manipulation of living organisms for commercial or scientific purposes, often referring to genetic modification; see GMO

Use of living organisms or parts of living organisms, to create new products.

According to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety "modern biotechnology means the application of: a) in vitro nucleic acid techniques b) fusion of cells beyond the taxonomic family that overcomes [..]

(n) the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes(n) the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study th [..]

In the most general terms, biotechnology describes guiding natural occurrences to develop useful products. More specifically, it involves using living organism to make products and solve problems.

n. biotecnología

The industrial application of living organisms and/or biological techniques developed through basic research. Biotechnology products include pharmaceutical compounds and research materials.

The term used to describe a collection of technologies that use living organisms to create improved products and processes. The primary use of biotechnology from a health perspective is in the develop [..]

The term used to describe a collection of technologies that use living organisms to create improved products and processes. These technologies are being used to develop new medicines, to improve yield [..]

Application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by living organisms or natural substances (e.g. enzymes) from organisms.

Techniques that use living organisms or parts of organisms to produce a variety of products (from medicines to industrial enzymes) to improve plants or animals or to develop microorganisms to remove t [..]

Techniques that use living organisms or parts of organisms to produce a variety of products (from medicines to industrial enzymes) to improve plants or animals or to develop microorganisms to remove [..]

Techniques that use living organisms or parts of organisms to produce a variety of products (from medicines to industrial enzymes) to improve plants or animals or to develop microorganisms to remove t [..]

Body of Knowledge related to the use of organisms, Cells or Cell-derived constituents for the purpose of developing products which are technically, scientifically and clinically useful. Alteration of [..]

Body of knowledge related to the use of organisms, cells or cell-derived constituents for the purpose of developing products which are technically, scientifically and clinically useful. Alteration of [..]

A broad term used to describe any technique that uses living organisms or parts of organisms to solve problems or develop new products.  Biotechnology is used in a wide range of applications including the production of foods and medicines, testing for disease, removing wastes in the environment, and improving agricultural plants.  Modern biotechnol [..]

1. A set of biological techniques developed through basic research and now applied to research and product development. Biotechnology refers to the use of recombinant DNA, cell fusion and new bioprocessing techniques. 2. Any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms or derivatives thereof to make or modify products or [..]

The use of living things to make products. Top

1. A broad term generally used to describe the use of biology in industrial processes such as agriculture, brewing and drug development. The term also refers to the production of genetically modified organisms or the manufacture of products from genetically modified organisms. 2. The use of plants, animals and micro-organisms to create products or [..]

(Ancient definition:) The use of living organisms to solve problems and make useful products. (Modern definition:) A collection of technologies that use living cells and/or biological molecules to sol [..]

A broad term for a group of technologies based on the application of biological processes. It is used to make or modify foodstuffs, medicines, reduce wastes and environmental impacts and create renewa [..]

Biological techniques applied to research and product development.

A set of biological techniques developed through basic research and now applied to research and product development. In particular, the use by industry of recombinant DNA, cell fusion, and new bioproc [..]

The field devoted to applying the techniques of biochemistry, cellular biology, biophysics, and molecular biology to addressing issues related to human beings and the environment.

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any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use.

Biotechnology means any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or to modify products or processes for specific use. (UNCED. 1992. Con [..]