Definition

Related to the field that combines biology, computer science, and information technology to analyze biological data.

Example

The bioinformatic tools helped researchers understand the genetic sequences more effectively.

Conversation

I just started a course on bioinformatic analysis.

That sounds interesting! What does it cover?

It’s all about using software to understand biological data.

Wow, that must be really useful in research!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bioinformatic → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "informatic" (derived from "information", which comes from Latin "informare", meaning to shape or form). The word "bioinformatic" refers to the field that shapes or processes information related to life, particularly in biological contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bio-' meaning life and 'informatic' relating to shaping information — this helps you remember that bioinformatic is about processing life-related information.

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