biomedical

adjective

bio·​med·​i·​cal ˌbī-ō-ˈme-di-kəl How to pronounce biomedical (audio)
1
: of or relating to biomedicine
2
: of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical science

Examples of biomedical in a Sentence

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Other topics that could come up during Kennedy's testimony include the measles outbreak in West Texas, his approach to autism and the cuts to biomedical research. Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 May 2025 The National Institutes of Health has been the world’s largest public funder of biomedical research. Christine Coughlin, The Conversation, 9 May 2025 Mercury Having worked as a biomedical research assistant in labs across three countries, Jenny excels at translating complex scientific concepts – ranging from medical breakthroughs and pharmacological discoveries to the latest in nutrition – into engaging, accessible content. Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025 The best and brightest young scientists at the University of Washington, at top school for biomedical research, are looking at opportunities beyond the U.S. as federal funding cuts throw their plans into question. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for biomedical

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of biomedical was in 1921

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“Biomedical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biomedical. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

biomedical

adjective
bio·​med·​i·​cal -ˈmed-i-kəl How to pronounce biomedical (audio)
1
: of or relating to biomedicine
2
: of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical science
biomedically adverb
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