biological

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BrE /baɪˈɒlədʒɪk(ə)l/ AmE /ˌbaɪoʊˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

adjective en → es

1 SCIENCE [attributive or predicative] B1

relating to the science of biology, which studies living things and their relationship with each other and their environment

biológico, relativo a la biología

  • a biological process

Collocations biological diversity · biological research

  • The project focuses on the biological aspects of climate change.

    El proyecto se centra en los aspectos biológicos del cambio climático.

2 RELATIONSHIP [attributive or predicative] B1

relating to a person's family or ancestors, especially when considering genetic relationships

familiar o familiar por sangre, genético

  • a biological parent

Collocations biological family · biological mother/father

  • She was adopted but has a good relationship with her biological parents.

    Fue adoptada, pero tiene una buena relación con sus padres biológicos.

3 ORGANISM [attributive or predicative] B2

relating to the physical and chemical processes that occur in living organisms

fisiológico, orgánico

  • a biological function

Collocations biological system · biological process

  • The drug has a positive effect on the body's biological functions.

    La droga tiene un efecto positivo en las funciones biológicas del cuerpo.

4 HEALTH [attributive or predicative] B2

relating to health or medicine, especially when considering the physical aspects of illness and disease

médico, de salud

  • a biological treatment

Collocations biological therapy · biological test

  • The patient is undergoing a new biological treatment.

    El paciente está sometiéndose a un nuevo tratamiento biológico.