Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to the application of biological and physiological principles to clinical medicine: "Biomedical" describes the field that combines biology and medicine, focusing on the scientific study of the human body, diseases, and treatments.
   • Pertaining to the activities and applications of science to clinical medicine: It refers to research, technology, or practices that use scientific methods from the life sciences to understand and address medical problems.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The university has a strong reputation for its biomedical engineering program.
  • Advances in biomedical technology have led to better diagnostic tools.
  • She works in a biomedical research laboratory studying cancer therapies.

Advanced Usage

• "Biomedical model": A conceptual framework in medicine that views illness as a result of physiological processes, often emphasizing biological factors over psychological or social ones.

  • The traditional biomedical model focuses on diagnosing and treating physical pathology.

• "Biomedical ethics": The study of ethical issues arising from medical and biological research and practice.

  • The debate over genetic engineering raises complex questions in biomedical ethics.

Variants and Related Words

• Biomedicine (n): The branch of medical science that applies biological principles to clinical practice.

  • He dedicated his career to the field of biomedicine.

• Biomedically (adv): In a manner relating to biomedicine.

  • The condition was approached biomedically, focusing on its physiological causes.

Synonyms

• Medicobiological: Relating to both medical and biological sciences.
• Bioscientific: Pertaining to the science of life processes.

Related Phrases

• Biomedical science: The application of science to medicine.

  • A degree in biomedical science can lead to various healthcare careers.

• Biomedical research: Scientific investigation aimed at understanding diseases and developing treatments.

  • Funding for biomedical research is crucial for medical progress.

Adjective

1. relating to the activities and applications of science to clinical medicine
   • biomedical research laboratory