1. The branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes
   "biotechnology produced genetically altered bacteria that solved the problem"
   - biotech 
2. The branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
   - bioengineering, ergonomics

Derived forms: biotechnologies

Type of: applied science, engineering, engineering science, molecular biology, technology

Encyclopedia: Biotechnology

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