biomedical

/ˌbaɪəʊˈmɛdɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or concerned with the use of biology and medicine to improve human health and disease prevention

“The biomedical engineer designed a new device to aid in prosthetic limb development.”

2. noun

a field of study that combines biology and medicine to improve human health and disease prevention

“The researcher worked in the department of biomedical sciences at the university.”

3. noun

a product or device developed using the principles of biology and medicine

“The company developed a new biomedical implant for patients with heart conditions.”

Synonyms

  • biotechnological
  • medical biological

Antonyms

  • unbiological
  • unmedical