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What is the Greek root word for life?

The Greek root word for life is bios.

It's found in many English words related to life, like:

* Biology: the study of life

* Biosphere: the part of Earth where life exists

* Biopsy: the removal of tissue for examination

* Biography: an account of someone's life

* Biotechnology: the use of living organisms in technology

* Biodegradable: capable of being broken down by living organisms

You can also see the root "bio" in various prefixes and suffixes:

* Bio-: meaning "life" (biochemistry, bioluminescence)

* -biotic: meaning "related to life" (abiotic, biotic)

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