biomedical engineering

noun

: the application of engineering principles, practices, and technologies to the fields of medicine and biology especially in solving problems and improving care (as in the design of medical devices and diagnostic equipment or the creation of biomaterials and pharmaceuticals) : bioengineering sense 1
biomedical engineer noun

Examples of biomedical engineering in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Take Emma Craig, a junior majoring in biomedical engineering at UM. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024 But for those not on the path of totality, the effect might still be seen depending on the degree of darkness experienced, said Dr. Grady Rylander III, a licensed ophthalmologist and professor in the department of biomedical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024 Jinlian Hu is a professor of biomedical engineering at the City University of Hong Kong. IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2023 The dog's happy-go-lucky attitude, despite her setbacks, inspired biomedical engineering student Jordan Rosenfeld to adopt Cleo. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023 Franck has graduate degrees in hearing science, biomedical engineering and healthcare management. Geoffrey Morrison, wsj.com, 2 Nov. 2023 Ken Diller is a biomedical engineering professor in Austin, Texas, who has taught for 50 years and isn’t ready to spend his days relaxing on a beach. Andrew Restuccia, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2023 According to Mi’s team, the new silk manufacturing methods could boost advancements in biomedical engineering, aerospace technology, military capabilities, and other smart materials. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Sep. 2023 The effect in rats was mild, says Hong Chen, an associate professor at the department of biomedical engineering and radiation oncology at Washington University in St. Louis and senior author of the study. Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 5 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of biomedical engineering was in 1960

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“Biomedical engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biomedical%20engineering. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

biomedical engineering

noun
: the application of engineering principles, practices, and technologies to the fields of medicine and biology especially in solving problems and improving care (as in the design of medical devices and diagnostic equipment or the creation of biomaterials and pharmaceuticals) : bioengineering sense 1
biomedical engineer noun
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