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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The field of medical art and illustration. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Communication within and between species of plants, animals, fungi and bacteria, by such means as vocalizations or chemical signals. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   The discredited theory that plants are sentient and respond to other organisms. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From bio- + communication.

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