The prefix, bio-, implies of or related to life or living organisms.
Words with the Prefix Bio-
We created the list of words with the prefix bio- by referencing two dictionaries: Merriam-Webster Children’s Dictionary and Merriam-Webster’s Intermediate Dictionary. We limited the bio- words to those most appropriate for a child in grades 5 through 8 or ages 10 through 14.
Word
Definition
autobiography
a story about a person's life (biography) written by that person
biochemical
characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical reactions in living organisms
biochemist
a chemist specializing in biochemistry
biochemistry
chemistry that deals with the chemical compounds and processes occurring in living things
biodegradable
able to break down into very small harmless parts by the action of living things, e.g., bacteria; can be decomposed by living organisms
biodiesel
a fuel that is similar to diesel fuel and is usually derived from plants, e.g., soybeans
biodiversity
the existence of many different kinds of plants and animals in an environment
biographer
someone who tells the account of a real person's life
biographical
of or relating to an account of a real person's life
biography
a story about a person's life
biohazard
a biological agent or condition that is a hazard to humans or the environment
biological
of or relating to biology or to life and living things
biological clock
an inherent timing mechanism in living things that controls the timing of behaviors and bodily functions which occur in cycles
biological control
reduction in numbers or elimination of pest organisms by interference with their ecology, e.g., introduce a parasite
biological warfare
warfare involving the use of biological weapons
biological weapon
a harmful biological agent, e.g., pathogenic microorganism or a neurotoxin, used as a weapon to cause death or disease usually on a large scale
biologist
a person specializing in biology
biology
a science that deals with living things and life processes
biome
a major type of ecological community filled with distinctive plants and animals living together in a particular climate and physical environment, e.g., desert biomes
bionic
having the normal biological capability to perform a physical task increased by special devices - electronic or electromechanical devices (bio + (electr)onic)
bionics
a branch of science concerned with applying facts about the working of biological systems to the solution of engineering problems
biophysicist
a specialist in biophysics
biophysics
a branch of science concerned with the application of physical principles and methods to biological problems
biopsy
the removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from the living body
biosphere
the part of the earth's crust, waters, and atmosphere that supports life
biosynthesis
the formation of chemical compounds by a living organism
biota
the animals, plants, fungi, etc., of a region or period.
biotechnology
the manipulation of living things to produce useful products, e.g., crops resistant to disease, drugs
bioterrorism
terrorism involving the use of biological weapons
biotic
of relating to, or caused by living things
biotin
a growth vitamin of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver and egg yolk.
biotite
a very common black or dark-green mineral of the mica group, containing iron, magnesium, potassium and aluminum
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