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  • noun A technique that produces a biological material, such as a genetically engineered microbial strain, for commercial use.
  • noun Production of a commercially useful chemical or fuel by a biological process, such as microbial fermentation or degradation.

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  • noun biology Any technological process that uses living cells or their components

Etymologies

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bio- +‎ process

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Examples

  • Bioengineers can apply their expertise to other applications of engineering and biotechnology, including genetic modification of plants and microorganisms, bioprocess engineering, and biocatalysis.

    De Facto Intelligent Design in Biology 2010

  • The above conceptual resources inform a proposal, and provide boundaries, but generally cannot be used directly as brainstorm templates from which we might work out proposed models for how an unexplored bioprocess works.

    A Dubious "Opportunity" for IDers 2007

  • Downstream processing does not affect the bioprocess involved.

    24 Commercialization of Fermented Foods in Sub-Saharan Africa 1992

  • Principles and applications of bioprocess technology in the food industry.

    22 Nutrition and Safety Considerations 1992

  • The researchers describe the study in the journal Food and bioprocess technology.

    BBC News - Home 2011

  • Our bioprocess production products continue to do very well, as we're seeing a meaningful transition from a kind of stainless steel manufacturing to a sterile manufacturing environment.

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  • Look I think that question comes down to the LG farm that we're building down at Shenandoah from the partnership of bioprocess.

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  • Abitorabi is an independent cell therapy bioprocess engineering consultant.

    unknown title 2011

  • The consultants who will provide key services in cell therapy bioprocess engineering, clinical trial design, biostatistics, regulatory affairs and FDA compliance pursuant to agreements entered into recently, are as follows:

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  • Utilizing the expertise of nearly three dozen highly skilled bioprocess engineers and more than 40 experienced validation specialists, the company's innovative, customer-focused project-delivery methodologies, such as process design-build, disposables technology, and system modularization, provide large biopharmaceutical manufacturers and "baby biotechs" a "speed-to-market" advantage.

    StreetInsider.com News Articles 2010

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  • Biologists greedily dream

    Of a captive microbial team,

    To build a colossus

    Of new bioprocess,

    A rich biotechnical scheme.

    November 5, 2016