biomathematics

noun

bio·​math·​e·​mat·​ics ˌbī-ō-ˌma-thə-ˈma-tiks How to pronounce biomathematics (audio)
-math-ˈma-
plural in form but usually singular in construction
: mathematics of special use in biology and medicine
biomathematical adjective
biomathematician noun

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biomathematics was in 1923

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Cite this Entry

“Biomathematics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biomathematics. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

biomathematics

noun, plural in form but usually singular in construction
bio·​math·​e·​mat·​ics -ˌmath-ə-ˈmat-iks How to pronounce biomathematics (audio)
: the principles of mathematics that are of special use in biology and medicine
biomathematical adjective
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