Biosocial

/ˌbaɪoʊˈsoʊʃəl/ adjective

Relating to or describing the interaction between biological factors and social factors in shaping human behavior and society.

Formed from 'bio-' (life) + 'social' (relating to society). This compound word emerged in 20th-century social sciences to bridge the gap between purely biological and purely social explanations of human behavior.

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