systems biology

noun

The systematic study of the complex interactions in biological systems, with integral help from computational and mathematical analysis and modeling.

Meanings

nounsystems biology (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe systematic study of the complex interactions in biological systems, with integral help from computational and mathematical analysis and modeling.
  2. broadlyuncountableThe study of the self-organizing behaviour of complex, dynamic non-biological systems.
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APA

systems biology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/systems%20biology

MLA

“systems biology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/systems%20biology. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “systems biology,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/systems%20biology.

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