protobiology

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noun

The early study of biology, before it became a rigorous established discipline.

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Meanings

nounprotobiology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe early study of biology, before it became a rigorous established discipline.
  2. uncountablebiologyThe study of very small biological structures, such as ultraviruses and bacteriophages

Origin

From proto- + biology.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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