Bioethics

usgb/ˌbaɪəʊˈeθɪks/
noun

An area of study that is concerned with the moral and ethical issues arising in biology and medicine.

The panel discussed the bioethics of genetic testing and gene editing.
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Often appears as...

  • bioethics committee
  • bioethics research

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Formal

Academic, Technical

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Moral Decision Making

Bioethics involves making choices about what is right or wrong in biology and medicine.

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He specializes in bioethics, focusing on patient rights.
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Not Pure Science

Unlike other scientific fields, bioethics is not just about facts but also about what should be done with scientific knowledge.

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Our bioethics class debated the ethics of animal testing.
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Controversial Topics

Bioethics often deals with controversial issues that may not have clear-cut answers.

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Bioethics explores sensitive topics like stem cell research.
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