Meaning
bioethics
- the study of ethical issues in medicine and biology
- the field dealing with moral questions about life sciences
In a sentence
All'università seguo un corso di bioetica.
At university I'm taking a bioethics course.
La bioetica interessa anche i medici?
Is bioethics also of interest to doctors?
La bioetica non offre risposte semplici.
Bioethics does not offer simple answers.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bioetica | feminine · singular |
| bioetiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually uncountable in general use: studiare bioetica.
- Common in academic and public discussion contexts.
- Do not confuse with biologia: science vs ethics.