Biology \Bi*ol"o*gy\, n. [Gr. bi'os life + -logy: cf. F. biologie.]
- The science of life; the study living matter as distinct from matter which is not living.
- Characteristic life processes and phenomena of living organisms; "the biology of viruses"
- The plant and animal life of a particular region, such as a state, biome, field or a year old lost lunch box.