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

The technology can produce complex metal components for aerospace and biomedical applications. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Woven structures can combine several materials into forms that are soft, pliable and customizable, creating prospective applications in wearables, biomedical devices and aerospace. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Beagles being transported from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin facility that bred dogs for biomedical research. — Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

According to analyses by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the integrated model is central to biomedical progress. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 Aug. 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