biomedical
|bi-o-med-i-cal|
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/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈmɛd.ɪ.kəl/
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/ˌbaɪ.əʊˈmɛd.ɪ.kəl/
Life and medicine
Etymology
'biomedical' originates from the combination of 'bio-' meaning 'life' and 'medical' meaning 'related to the science of medicine'.
The term 'biomedical' evolved from the combination of 'bio-' and 'medical' in the 20th century to describe the intersection of biology and medicine.
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the biological aspects of medicine', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the application of the natural sciences, especially biology and physiology, to clinical medicine.
Biomedical research has led to significant advancements in healthcare.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42