Biochemical Meaning in English

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US

ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛməkəɫ/, /ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛmɪkəɫ

bye-oh-KEM-ih-kuhl

UK

bˌaɪəʊkˈɛmɪkəl

bye-oh-KEM-ih-kuhl

Definition

Related to the chemical processes and substances that occur within living things.

Usage & Nuances

'Biochemical' is mainly used in scientific or medical contexts, usually as an adjective (e.g., 'biochemical reaction', 'biochemical process'). It refers specifically to the chemistry of living organisms, not just any chemical process.

• Spanish: bioquímico
• Portuguese (BR): bioquímico
• Portuguese (PT): bioquímico
• Chinese (Simplified): 生化的
• Chinese (Traditional): 生化的
• Hindi: जैव रासायनिक
• Arabic: كيميائي حيوي
• Bengali: জৈবরাসায়নিক
• Russian: биохимический
• Japanese: 生化学的
• Vietnamese: sinh hóa
• Korean: 생화학적
• Turkish: biyokimyasal
• Urdu: حیاتی کیمیائی
• Indonesian: biokimia

Example Sentences

Photosynthesis is a biochemical process in plants.

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A biochemical test can help diagnose some diseases.

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The liver plays an important biochemical role in your body.

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Scientists are studying the biochemical changes that happen during exercise.

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The doctor ordered a biochemical analysis of her blood sample.

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Many medicines work by targeting certain biochemical pathways in the body.

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