Bio-

Pronunciation: /ˌbaɪˈoʊ-/

Bio- (prefix)

  1. Used to form words about living things and life processes.
  2. Used for products or materials made from plants or other living sources.
  3. Used for systems that use body features or biological signals to identify a person.

Examples

  • Bio-chemistry studies chemical processes in living things.
  • Bio-technology uses living systems to create useful products.