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bioengineered

 

[ baɪoʊˈɛndʒɪnɪrd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

science application

Bioengineered refers to organisms or products that have been modified through biological engineering techniques. This includes the use of genetic engineering to create desired traits in plants, animals, or microorganisms. The goal of bioengineering is to enhance capabilities or produce advantageous features for various applications, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and environmental sustainability.

Synonyms

altered organism, biologically engineered, genetically modified

Examples of usage

  • Bioengineered crops can resist pests and diseases.
  • Scientists are developing bioengineered bacteria for waste treatment.
  • Bioengineered insulin is used to treat diabetes.

Translations

Translations of the word "bioengineered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bioengenharia

🇮🇳 जीव इंजीनियरिंग

🇩🇪 bioengineering

🇮🇩 rekayasa hayati

🇺🇦 біоінженерія

🇵🇱 inżynieria biologiczna

🇯🇵 バイオエンジニアリング

🇫🇷 bio-ingénierie

🇪🇸 bioingeniería

🇹🇷 biyomühendislik

🇰🇷 생명공학

🇸🇦 الهندسة الحيوية

🇨🇿 bioinženýrství

🇸🇰 bioinžinierstvo

🇨🇳 生物工程

🇸🇮 bioinženiring

🇮🇸 lífverkfræði

🇰🇿 биоинженерия

🇬🇪 ბიოინჟინერია

🇦🇿 bioengineering

🇲🇽 bioingeniería

Etymology

The term 'bioengineered' is derived from the combination of 'bio-', which originates from the Greek word 'bios' meaning 'life', and 'engineered' from the word 'engineer', which comes from the Latin 'ingenium' meaning 'cleverness' or 'skill'. The concept of bioengineering began to take shape in the mid-20th century with advancements in molecular biology and genetic research. Initially, bioengineering was applied mainly in medicine and pharmaceuticals, focusing on creating modified organisms for health benefits, such as producing insulin. The understanding of DNA and genetic manipulation led to the development of bioengineered crops in the 1980s and 1990s, allowing for better crop yields and resistance to environmental stresses. As technology progressed, the application of bioengineering expanded into various fields, including food production, environmental remediation, and biotechnology, leading to ongoing debates about the ethical implications and safety of bioengineered organisms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,139, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.