Category: B

The study of the fundamental biological processes that result from aging.  

Any local, regional, national, or international group that reviews the moral implications of biomedical research, e.g., research into cloning, human enhancement, biotechnology, or life extension.  

An instrument used to measure vibration perception.  

Biologically equivalent to another agent, especially another drug or therapeutic agent.  

To the electrical activities of living organisms.  

Pertaining to the kinetics of chemical or mechanical process in  biological systems.  

The breakdown of organic materials into simple chemicals by biochemical processes. Also called biological degradation.  

National or international efforts to prevent the spread of biologically destructive agents, especially when they are used in terrorism or warfare.  

In infectious disease laboratories, the process and procedures used to confine harmful microorganisms to the areas in which they are being investigated. The precise regulations vary with the pathogenicity of the organisms.  

A colloid from animal, vegetable, or microbial tissue.