holistic biology
nounUK /həʊˈlɪs.tɪk baɪˈɒl.ə.dʒi/
US /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk baɪˈɑː.lə.dʒi/
Holistic biology is the study of living things by looking at all their parts together as one whole.
In holistic biology, scientists study how a bird's feathers, heart, and habits all work together.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An approach to health that treats the whole person rather than just one symptom.
Her doctor used holistic biology to think about her diet, sleep, and stress together.
3. A way of teaching biology that connects cells, organs, and environments instead of studying them separately.
The class used holistic biology to link genetics with animal behavior.
4. The idea that living systems must be understood as networks of interacting parts.
Holistic biology explains why a forest is more than just a list of its trees.