[′bī·ō‚färm·iŋ] (medicine) The application of genetic engineering on living organisms to induce or increase the production of pharmacologically active substances.
biopharming
The production of pharmaceuticals by using genetically modified plants or animals
biopharming
(bī′ō-fărm″ĭng) [″ + Gk. pharmakon, poison + pun on farming] The genetic alteration of a plant or animal so that its cells can be used to manufacture medications.