biomodification

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noun

The process of modifying a biological organism using either genetic or mechanical means.

OriginEnglish modification ← Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-) ← Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃- →
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Meanings

nounbiomodification (plural biomodifications)

plural biomodifications

  1. The process of modifying a biological organism using either genetic or mechanical means.
  2. The modification of a material by biological (enzymatic or genetic) means.

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*gʷeyh₃-
  2. Ancient Greekβῐ́ος (bĭ́os)
  3. Ancient Greekβῐο- (bĭo-)
  4. Englishbio-
  5. Englishmodification
  6. Englishbiomodification

From bio- + modification.

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APA

biomodification. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biomodification

MLA

“biomodification.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biomodification. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “biomodification,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biomodification.

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