"pseudobiology" meaning in All languages combined

See pseudobiology on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: pseudo- + biology Etymology templates: {{pre|en|pseudo|biology}} pseudo- + biology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pseudobiology (uncountable)
  1. Any body of knowledge or work purporting to adhere to the scientific standards of biology that in fact does not; biological pseudoscience. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology, Pseudoscience Related terms: pseudobiological, pseudobiologist
    Sense id: en-pseudobiology-en-noun-YERMZBav Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pseudo-

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