biomedical

adjective

bio·​med·​i·​cal ˌbī-ō-ˈme-di-kəl 

1

: of or relating to biomedicine

2

: of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical science

Examples of biomedical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stem cells have transformed biomedical research by allowing researchers to observe how tissues develop, investigate the causes of disease, and test the safety and effectiveness of new drugs. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

Named for the Belmont estate where the commission met (now Belmont Manor and Historic Park in Howard County), the report has guided biomedical and behavioral research for nearly 50 years and helped foster trustworthiness in American research. — Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026

The broader biotechnology sector is also exploring new biomedical treatments that might have implications for longevity. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 8 July 2026

On Wednesday, York County Council will cast the last of three votes needed for an incentive deal to bring the Swiss biomedical company to Palmetto Research Park. — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing biomedical

• biomedical engineering

Rhymes for biomedical

• nonmedical
• premedical
• aeromedical
• paramedical
• medical
• pedicle

Medical Definition

biomedical

adjective

bio·​med·​i·​cal -ˈmed-i-kəl 

1

: of or relating to biomedicine

2

: of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical science

biomedically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb