biochemical
adjective
bio·chem·i·cal ˌbī-ō-ˈke-mi-kəl 
1
: of or relating to biochemistry
2
: characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical reactions in living organisms
a biochemical defect in the brain
biochemical noun
biochemically
ˌbī-ō-ˈke-mi-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The biochemical arsenals of these microbes are rich targets for biotechnology: new antibiotics are sorely needed. 
Jennifer Frazer, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2022 The plan was to pursue a career in biochemical research. San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022 When the heart stops beating, blood flow is cut off from the body in a process called ischemia and a cascade of biochemical effects begins. Evan Bush, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2022 Paraglide into a Czechoslovakian river in order to redirect a biochemical weapon and save the world? Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2022 But exactly how to do that research—despite technical limitations, the dominance of the biochemical model of the mind, and the interference of the pharmaceutical industry—remains to be seen. Eleanor Cummins, The New Republic, 10 Aug. 2022 The biochemical mechanisms underlying long Covid are still uncertain, and there are likely several different conditions currently being lumped together as one. Olivia Goldhill, STAT, 26 July 2022 The junior also has a 3.55 grade point average in biochemical engineering with a minor in business management. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 25 June 2022 Yong explains how these senses work — sometimes down to the biochemical level — and takes us on field trips to meet the scientists behind the findings, all while masterfully weaving these disparate threads into a single narrative rope. Sadie Dingfelder, Washington Post, 1 July 2022 See More
Jennifer Frazer, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2022 The plan was to pursue a career in biochemical research. San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022 When the heart stops beating, blood flow is cut off from the body in a process called ischemia and a cascade of biochemical effects begins. Evan Bush, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2022 Paraglide into a Czechoslovakian river in order to redirect a biochemical weapon and save the world? Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2022 But exactly how to do that research—despite technical limitations, the dominance of the biochemical model of the mind, and the interference of the pharmaceutical industry—remains to be seen. Eleanor Cummins, The New Republic, 10 Aug. 2022 The biochemical mechanisms underlying long Covid are still uncertain, and there are likely several different conditions currently being lumped together as one. Olivia Goldhill, STAT, 26 July 2022 The junior also has a 3.55 grade point average in biochemical engineering with a minor in business management. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 25 June 2022 Yong explains how these senses work — sometimes down to the biochemical level — and takes us on field trips to meet the scientists behind the findings, all while masterfully weaving these disparate threads into a single narrative rope. Sadie Dingfelder, Washington Post, 1 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing biochemical
Medical Definition
biochemical
adjective
bio·chem·i·cal -ˈkem-i-kəl
1
: of or relating to biochemistry
2
: characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical reactions in living organisms
biochemical abnormalities
biochemical processes