Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z bioinsecticide Any naturally-occurring (rather than synthetic) insecticide bioinsecurity Lack of biosecurity. bioinspiration inspiration from biological organisms, as in design etc. bioinspirational Relating to bioinspiration bioinspirationalist An engineer who uses bioinspiration bioinstructive That provides instructions to biological cells. bioinstrument Any device, attached to the body, that is used in bioinstrumentation bioinstrumentation The use of sensors attached to or embedded in the body to remotely monitor physiological function biointegration Complete fusion between artificial and biological materials, as in e.g. orthopedic implants. biointensive Pertaining to sustainable methods of maximizing yields while increasing biodiversity. biointeraction A biological interaction biointerface A biological interface biointerference biological interference bioinvade To take part in a bioinvasion bioinvader Any bioinvasive organism. bioinvasion The rapid expansion of a species into regions where it did not previously exist, often as a result of human agency. bioinvasive Carrying out bioinvasion. bioinventory An inventory of the plants and animals in a location bioirrigate To carry out bioirrigation bioirrigated biologically irrigated bioirrigating That produces bioirrigation bioirrigation Irrigation by a biological organization, sometimes as a result of bioturbation. bioirrigator Any organism that causes bioirrigation bioisostere Any compound, derived from another by the replacement of a group of atoms by another broadly similar group e.g. the replacement of a methyl by an ethyl group bioisosteric Of or pertaining to bioisosteres bioisosterically By means of bioisosteres bioisosterism The relationship between bioisosteres, substituents or groups with similar physical or chemical properties that impart similar biological properties to a chemical compound. biojector A type of gas-powered injector. biojet An aviation fuel combining traditional kerosene-based fuel with biodiesel. biokarst A type of karst that is formed by the biological erosion of limestone. biokarstic Relating to a biokarst. biokarstification The formation of a biokarst. biokerosene A biofuel that may be substituted for kerosene (aviation fuel). biokid A biological child. biokinesiology The study of biokinesis. biokinesis A political theory concerning the movement of populations as a basis for power. biokinetic Relating to biokinetics. biokineticist A person working in the field of biokinetics. biokinetics The study of movements of or within organisms Bioko A volcanic island in Equatorial Guinea, located off the coast of Cameroon in the Bight of Biafra. Biola A census-designated place in Fresno County, California, United States. biolab A biolaboratory. biolabel A nanoparticle (or similar) used in biolabeling biolabeling The labeling (for subsequent tracking) of individual cells, often by the use of nanoparticles. biolaboratory A laboratory where biology is studied. biolaminated Formed of layers of biological material. biolarvicidal Relating to biolarvicides. biolarvicide A larvicide derived from or consisting of organisms, such as Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis or Agmenellum quadruplicatum. biolaser A laser produced in biological materials. biolasing Production of a laser beam in biological materials. biolayer A layer of biological material. bioleached biologically or biochemically leached bioleaching The dissolution of metals from their ores by the use of microorganisms such as bacteria biolegitimacy Legitimacy afforded to a form of life by the state, medical professionals, etc. Bioleninism A political movement that deliberately employs members of economically, socially and biologically disadvantaged groups for its cause. The concept borrows from Leninism's emphasis on building a disciplined political base. Bioleninist Of or pertaining to Bioleninism. biolet A six-line poem whose rhyme scheme is ABbaBA. bioligand Any biochemical ligand biolinguist a researcher who investigates how human biological systems shape, enable, and constrain the capacity for language biolinguistic Of or pertaining to the field of biolinguistics, the biological study of language biolinguistically In terms of biolinguistics. biolinguistics Study of the biology and evolution of language. biolipid Any lipid that has biological activity bioliquid Any liquid biofuel made from biomass biolistic Of or pertaining to biolistics biolistically By means of biolistics biolistics The introduction of DNA into a plant or animal cell by coating it onto the surface of a pellet and firing it into the tissue at high velocity. biolith A rock or other geological feature formed by living organisms. biolithic Of or pertaining to bioliths biolithite Any carbonate rock formed from the skeletons of ancient organisms bioload The nitrogen-processing demand placed upon the filters of an aquarium by uneaten food, decomposing inhabitants, and other waste. biolocomotion The locomotion of living organisms (and the study of this) biologese The jargon used by biologists. biologger A device used in biologging biologging The logging (tracking) of individual animals by means of attached tags biologic Biological; pertaining to biology or to a living organism. biological Of or relating to biology. biologicality biologicalness biologically In a biological manner. biologicalness The state or quality of being biological. biologicals biological products, such as antitoxins or vaccines, used to induce immunity biologism The use or emphasis of biological principles or methods in explaining human, especially social, behavior. biologist A student or professor of biology; one versed in the science of biology. biologistic Of or relating to biological determinism. biologistically In terms of biological determinism. biologization assimilation into a biological framework biologize To make biological; to assimilate into a biological framework or context. biology The study of all life or living matter. biolubricant Any biological lubricant biolubrication biological lubrication (especially at a joint between bones) bioluminance The luminance of a bioluminescent organism bioluminesce To luminesce (shine) through bioluminescence bioluminescence The emission of light by a living organism (such as a firefly). bioluminescent Exhibiting bioluminescence. bioluminescently In a bioluminescent way. bioluminometer A luminometer used in bioluminometry bioluminometric Relating to bioluminometry bioluminometry The luminometric determination of ATP as a means of assaying active cells biolung An artificial lung that uses tiny hollow fibers to mimic the structure of a human lung. biolysis The decomposition of tissue and the subsequent death of the organism biolytic of, or relating to the destruction of life biomachine A biological organism, or group of organisms, that functions like, or is treated as, a machine biomacromolecular Relating to a biomacromolecule biomacromolecule Any macromolecule (such as protein, nucleic acid or polysaccharide) of biological origin biomagnet Small, biocompatible magnet that is implanted just beneath the skin (subdermally) and coated with a material that is safe for the body, such as medical-grade silicone or titanium. biomagnetic Relating to biomagnetism. biomagnetism The production or detection of a magnetic field by a living organism. biomagnetite A structure, containing magnetite, in the brains of some birds, that helps them to navigate using the Earth's magnetic field biomagnetometer A magnetometer that is used to map somatosensory cortical locations in an organism's brain biomagnification The process, in an ecosystem, in which a higher concentration of a substance in an organism is obtained higher up the food chain. biomagnifier An organism that is involved in biomagnification biomagnify To concentrate (or become concentrated) by biomagnification. bioman A cisgender man. biomanagement The management of biological life in a region. biomanipulation the deliberate alteration of an ecosystem by adding or removing species, especially predators biomantle The upper part of a soil, subject to bioturbation. biomantling bioturbation of the upper part of the soil biomanufacture manufacture aided by biological methods biomanufactured manufactured by biomanufacture biomanufacturer A manufacturer in the field of biomanufacturing biomanufacturing The manufacturing component of the biotechnology industry. biomapping The mapping of any biological characteristic biomark To function as a biomarker, indicating a biological state or disease condition. biomarker A substance used as an indicator of a biological state, most commonly disease. biomarking The use of a biomarker biomass The total mass of a living thing or a part thereof (such as a cell). biomat A clogging layer of typically densely packed decaying organic matter which impedes the downward flow of water. biomaterial A nonviable, biocompatible material used in a medical device, intended to interact with biological systems or to evaluate, treat, augment, or replace any tissue, organ, or function of the body. biomathematical Having to do with biomathematics. biomathematically In biomathematical terms. biomathematician One who studies biomathematics. biomathematics The application of mathematics to the study of biological systems and processes biomatrix A biological or biochemical matrix (set of interacting systems) biomatter biological matter. Biombo A region of Guinea-Bissau. biome Any major regional biological community such as that of forest or desert. biomeasure A biological measure biomechanical Of or pertaining to biomechanics biomechanically With regard to biomechanics. biomechanician A mechanician whose speciality is biomechanics biomechanics The branch of biophysics that deals with the mechanics of the human or animal body; especially concerned with muscles and the skeleton. biomechanism biological mechanism biomechanist One who studies or works in biomechanics. biomechanistic Relating to biomechanics biomechanoid A robot in the form of an animal. biomechanopharmacology biomechanical pharmacology biomechatronic Relating to biomechatronics. biomechatronics An interdisciplinary science that aims to integrate mechanical elements, electronics, and parts of biological organisms. biomed Relating to or characteristic of a biome or biomes. biomediator A biological or biochemical mediator