bioengineering

noun

bio·​en·​gi·​neer·​ing ˌbi-(ˌ)ō-ˌen-jə-ˈnir-iŋ How to pronounce bioengineering (audio)
1
: the application of engineering principles, practices, and technologies to the fields of medicine and biology especially in solving problems and improving care (as in the design of medical devices and diagnostic equipment or the creation of biomaterials and pharmaceuticals) : biomedical engineering
2
: the application of biological techniques (such as genetic recombination) to create modified versions of organisms (such as crops)
especially : genetic engineering

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With a keen interest in all things science, Srishti is particularly drawn to beats covering medicine, sustainable architecture, gene studies, and bioengineering. Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025 Yet many of these institutions are producing world-class talent and intellectual property (IP) in areas including robotics, climate tech and bioengineering. Armine Galstyan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 The quest to develop mirror life is very different from most bioengineering and biotechnological research. Liyam Chitayat, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025 The company was co-founded by Jared Tangney, who received his doctorate in bioengineering from the University of California San Diego in 2012. Hang Nguyen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bioengineering

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First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bioengineering was in 1950

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“Bioengineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioengineering. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

bioengineering

noun
bio·​en·​gi·​neer·​ing -ˌen-jə-ˈni(ə)r-iŋ How to pronounce bioengineering (audio)
1
: the application of engineering principles, practices, and technologies to the fields of medicine and biology especially in solving problems and improving care (as in the design of medical devices and diagnostic equipment or the creation of biomaterials and pharmaceuticals) : biomedical engineering
2
: the application of biological techniques (as genetic recombination) to create modified versions of organisms (as crops)
especially : genetic engineering

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