Meaning of the word life-cycle in English

What does life-cycle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

life-cycle

US /ˈlaɪf ˌsaɪ.kəl/
UK /ˈlaɪf ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Noun

the series of changes that a living thing goes through from the beginning of its life until death:

Example:
They studied the life cycle of the frog.