"synthetic biology" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} synthetic biology (uncountable)
  1. (biology) The application of genetic engineering to generate modified or even completely new forms of life. Wikipedia link: synthetic biology Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology Synonyms: synbio
    Sense id: en-synthetic_biology-en-noun-4S2yBj1q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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