adj

biochemical

beye-oh-KEH-mih-kuhl

adj

Relating to biochemistry, or to chemical processes that occur inside living organisms.

"The drug works by blocking a key biochemical pathway."

noun

A chemical substance produced by or derived from a living organism.

"The lab tested several biochemicals extracted from the plant."

How to Use Biochemical

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving to do with the chemistry that happens inside living things.

Common pairings

biochemical process biochemical reaction biochemical warfare

biochemicals plural

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The drug works by blocking a key _____ pathway.

Built from "bio-" (Greek bios, "life") plus "chemical."

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