What does "biosynthesis" mean?

The synthesis of organic compounds within a living organism, especially the synthesis of large compounds from small ones.

How do you pronounce "biosynthesis"?

Pronounced //ˌbaɪoʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs//.

Common synonyms include: anabolic process, biochemical synthesis, biogenesis, biological production, biological term, biomolecule production.

/ˌbaɪoʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The synthesis of organic compounds within a living organism, especially the synthesis of large compounds from small ones. countable, uncountable
"The rate-limiting step for cytokinin biosynthesis involves a group of isopentenyltransferase (IPT) enzymes."
2
production of a chemical compound by a living organism wordnet

"The rate-limiting step for cytokinin biosynthesis involves a group of isopentenyltransferase (IPT) enzymes."

From bio- + synthesis.