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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Bubbles was born in 1983 Bubbles was born at a biomedical research facility in Austin, Texas, in 1983, and was still an infant when Dunn acquired him for Jackson, per the Center for Great Apes. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 The belief that certain bodies are somehow more expendable — more durable, more suitable for risk — has quietly sustained American biomedical advancement for decades, with consequences that continue to reverberate. Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026 Last year, dozens of experts who provided independent evaluations for biomedical research were dismissed from National Institute of Health science review boards. National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026 The Burelson school district is partnering with Hill College and UNT Health Fort Worth to create a pathway program for students interested in the health care and biomedical science fields. Samuel O’Neal 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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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