human biology

[ˈhjuːmən baɪˈɒlədʒi]
noun
biologia humana
1. The scientific study of the structure, function, and processes of the human body and its systems
Human biology encompasses the study of cells, tissues, organs, and body systems.
A biologia humana abrange o estudo de células, tecidos, órgãos e sistemas corporais.
2. The branch of biology that examines human genetics, physiology, anatomy, and molecular processes
She is taking a course in human biology to prepare for medical school.
Ela está fazendo um curso de biologia humana para se preparar para a faculdade de medicina.
3. The scientific investigation of how humans develop, reproduce, age, and maintain homeostasis
Human biology helps us understand diseases and develop treatments.
A biologia humana nos ajuda a compreender doenças e desenvolver tratamentos.
Human biology is a fundamental subject in Brazilian and Portuguese educational systems, particularly in secondary and tertiary education. It serves as a prerequisite for medical, nursing, and pharmaceutical programs. In the USA, it is commonly taught as a college-level course. The term is used universally in scientific and academic settings across English and Portuguese-speaking countries with no significant regional variations in meaning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
human physiologyhuman anatomymedical biologyhuman science
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-human biologyzoologybotany

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
biologia humana
Standard term used in educational and scientific contexts throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
biologia humana
Common usage in universities and medical schools
São Paulo
biologia humana
Widely used in academic and research institutions
Portugal
biologia humana
Standard Portuguese term; identical to Brazilian usage in formal contexts

Related Words

anatomyphysiologygeneticsbiochemistrypathologyimmunologyneurobiologycellular biology

Related Idioms & Phrases

study human biology
human biology major
human biology textbook
advances in human biology
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