biostitute

English

Etymology

Blend of biology +‎ prostitute.

Pronunciation

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Noun

biostitute (plural biostitutes)

  1. (slang, derogatory) A biologist or biological sciences worker who misrepresents research, commits fraud, or makes false statements in order to serve financial interests, often those of commercial entities.

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