Astrobiology is the branch of biology

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• astrobiology — [as΄trō bī äl′ə jē] n. the branch of biology that investigates the existence of living organisms on planets other than earth …   English World dictionary

• astrobiology — noun the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life • Syn: ↑exobiology, ↑space biology • Hypernyms: ↑biology, ↑biological science …   Useful english dictionary

• astrobiology — /ˌæstroʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/ (say .astrohbuy oluhjee) noun 1. the exploration of living things in the universe, in particular to further the understanding of the origin of life and the mechanism for its expansion beyond its planet of origin. 2. the branch …  

• astrobiology — noun the branch of biology concerned with the discovery or study of life on other planets or in space. Derivatives astrobiological adjective astrobiologist noun …   English new terms dictionary

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• space biology — noun the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life • Syn: ↑exobiology, ↑astrobiology • Hypernyms: ↑biology, ↑biological science * * * exobiology. [1955 60] …   Useful english dictionary

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