Biosynthetically

/ˌbaɪoʊsɪnˈθɛtɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner involving the creation of complex molecules by living organisms through chemical processes.

Etymology

From 'biosynthesis' (the building of molecules by living things), with '-ically' creating the adverbial form; used in biochemistry since the mid-20th century.

Kelly Says

When your body biosynthetically converts the food you eat into muscle, bone, and skin, it's doing chemistry that would take a factory days to accomplish!

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