1. the study of ethical issues and moral principles arising from advances in biology, medicine, and biotechnology
Usage: often used in plural form 'bioethics'; academic and professional field

Examples

• Bioethics examines questions about genetic engineering and human cloning.
• The hospital established a bioethics committee to review controversial treatment decisions.
• Bioethics professionals help doctors navigate difficult end-of-life care situations.
• Universities now offer courses in bioethics to prepare future healthcare workers.
• Bioethics addresses concerns about privacy and consent in medical research.
• The debate over stem cell research is a major topic in contemporary bioethics.