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Biology

Definition:

The word biology is derived from the Greek words /bios/ meaning life and logos meaning study and is defined as the science of life and living organisms. An organism is a living entity consisting of one cell e.g. bacteria, or several cells e.g. animals, plants and fungi.
[Source: https://www.ntnu.edu/biology/about-us/what-is-biology]


Related Terms:

  • Biochemistry
  • Astronomy
  • Chemistry
  • Biophysics
  • Marine Science
  • Zoology
  • Botany
  • Anatomy
  • Ornithology
  • Mammalogy
  • Ichthyology
  • Entomology
  • Herpetology
  • Virology

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