Definition of Astrobiology

1. Noun. The branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life.

Exact synonyms: Exobiology, Space Biology
Generic synonyms: Biological Science, Biology

Definition of Astrobiology

1. Noun. the study of life anywhere in the universe, including the Earth ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Astrobiology

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Medical Definition of Astrobiology

1. The study of life that potentially exists on planets or celestial bodiesother thanEarth. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Astrobiology

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astringers
astringes
astringeth
astringing
astringingness
astro-
astroarchaeology
astrobabble
astroballistic
astroballistics
astrobiological
astrobiologies
astrobiologist
astrobiologists
astrobiology (current term)
astroblast
astroblastoma
astrobleme
astroblemes
astrocele
astrochemical
astrochemist
astrochemistry
astrochemists
astrochimp
astrochimps
astrocladistics
astroclimate
astroclimatic

Literary usage of Astrobiology

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

1. Priorities in Space Science Enabled by Nuclear Power And Propulsion by Ssb (2006)
"Europa astrobiology Lander. The harsh radiation from the jovian magnetosphere breaks all chemical bonds in the top tens of centimeters of Europa's surface, ..."

2. Preventing the Forward Contamination of Mars by National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Preventing the Forward Contamination of Mars, National Research Council (U.S.). Space Studies Board, National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences (2006)
"Dr. Chyba is a MacArthur Fellow for his work in astrobiology and ... He is a past member of the NASA astrobiology Institute's Executive Council, ..."

3. Plasma Physics Of The Local Cosmosby National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, Committee on Solar and Space Physics by National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, Committee on Solar and Space Physics (2004)
"... US and International Programs in astrobiology (2002) New Frontiers in the Solar System: An Integrated Exploration Strategy (2002) Review of NASA's Earth ..."

4. The Geological Record Of Ecological Dynamics: Understanding The Biotic by National Academies Press (U.S.) (2005)
"... including how the component parts have evolved and how they will respond to future changes. Some individual awards and components of NASA's astrobiology ..."

5. An International Perspective on Advancing Technologies And Strategies for by Bgh (2005)
"In October 2001, he was named a MacArthur Fellow for his work in astrobiology and international security. Nancy Connell, Ph.D., associate professor of ..."

6. Space Radiation Hazards and the Vision for Space Exploration: Report of a by National Research Council (U.S.) (2006)
"... the European Space Agency geospace, Mars, and lunar study groups and missions; NASA Roadmap groups; and the astrobiology community). ..."

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