bioetica
bioethics
noun byoh-EH-tee-kah Rare
Origin: Coined in the 1970s from Greek 'bios' (life) + 'ethike' (ethics).
Usage Note
Bioetica is the academic and philosophical discipline examining ethical issues in biological and medical research. It is feminine, following the pattern of l'etica (ethics). Key topics in Italian bioetica discourse include end-of-life decisions, genetic engineering, and reproductive technology.
Examples
"La bioetica studia i limiti della ricerca genetica."
Natural Translation
Bioethics studies the limits of genetic research.

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