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Definition bio- in American English

bio- prefix

prefix
/baɪoʊ/
1

relating to living things or someone's life: used with some nouns and adjectives

Example

biology (=the scientific study of living things)

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bioweapons

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3

relating to the use of biological weapons or chemical weapons: used with some nouns

Example

bioterrorism

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Definition bio- in American English