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biogen

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˈbaɪoʊdʒɛn//

KK: /ˈbaɪoʊdʒɛn/

noun
Definition

A term that refers to the living substance within cells, often associated with biological processes.


Example

The scientist studied the biogen to understand cellular functions better.


Conversation
Sloth A
I just read an article about biogen and its role in cell regeneration.
Sloth B
Oh really? What did it say about it?
Sloth A
It mentioned that biogen is crucial for understanding life processes.
Sloth B
That sounds fascinating! I love learning about science.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
protoplasm
cytoplasm
cell
Antonyms
nonliving
inorganic
dead
Root Explanation

Biogen is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "gen" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word "biogen" refers to something that is produced by or related to life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bio' meaning life and 'gen' meaning produced by — this helps you remember that biogen relates to something that is produced by life.

Visually Confused Words
abiogeny
isogen
inogen
imogen
biggen
bion
bien
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