biotelemetry

noun

bio·​te·​lem·​e·​try ˌbī-ō-tə-ˈle-mə-trē How to pronounce biotelemetry (audio)
: the remote detection and measurement of a human or animal function, activity, or condition (such as heart rate or body temperature)
biotelemetric adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biotelemetry was in 1960

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“Biotelemetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biotelemetry. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

biotelemetry

noun
bio·​te·​lem·​e·​try -tə-ˈlem-ə-trē How to pronounce biotelemetry (audio)
plural biotelemetries
: remote detection and measurement of a human or animal condition, activity, or function (as heartbeat or body temperature)
biotelemetric adjective
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