Definition of Bioethics

1. Noun. The branch of ethics that studies moral values in the biomedical sciences.

Generic synonyms: Ethics, Moral Philosophy
Specialized synonyms: Neuroethics

Definition of Bioethics

1. Noun. (ethics) The branch of ethics that studies the implications of biological and biomedical advances. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bioethics

1. bioethic [n] - See also: bioethic

Medical Definition of Bioethics

1. Bioethics is the branch of ethics, philosophy and social commentary that discusses the life sciences and their potential impact on our society. (14 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bioethics

bioentrepreneur
bioenvironmental
bioequivalence
bioequivalences
bioequivalent
bioerosion
bioerror
bioessential
bioethanol
bioethanols
bioethic
bioethical
bioethically
bioethicist
bioethicists
bioethics (current term)
biofabric
biofabrics
biofact
biofactor
biofactors
biofacts
biofeedback
biofeedbacks
biofertilizer
biofertilizers
biofilament
biofilaments
biofilm
biofilms

Literary usage of Bioethics

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Experiences and Challenges of Science and Ethics: Proceedings of an by National Research Council (U.S.), ebrary, Inc, Inc NetLibrary (2003)
"Recently, the Iranian Ministry of Health established a national ethics committee to develop regulations in the field of bioethics, and the committee issued ..."

2. Biomedical Issues in U. S. Public Policy (1993)
"In the past few years, bioethics has become a global enterprise, with commissions or institutes in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe. ..."

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