biomedical

adjective

bio·​med·​i·​cal ˌbī-ō-ˈme-di-kəl 

1

: of or relating to biomedicine

2

: of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical science

Examples of biomedical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its grants support the work of more than 300,000 scientists, technicians and research personnel, across some 2,500 institutions and comprising the vast majority of the nation’s biomedical research workforce. —Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025

This technology isn't new and has roots in biomedical research, Harsini said, where scientists have explored how to use stem cells to grow tissue. —Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 July 2025

From a biomedical standpoint, acupuncture has been shown to lower cortisol levels and reduce inflammatory markers. —Irina Logman, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

With numerous clinical trials based at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore is a powerhouse in biomedical research. —Madison Plunkert, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing biomedical

• biomedical engineering

Rhymes for biomedical

• nonmedical
• premedical
• aeromedical
• paramedical
• medical
• pedicle

Medical Definition

biomedical

adjective

bio·​med·​i·​cal -ˈmed-i-kəl 

1

: of or relating to biomedicine

2

: of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical science

biomedically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb