biomedical
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //ˌbaɪoʊˈmɛdɪkəl//
KK: /baɪoʊˈmɛdɪkəl/
adjective
Definition
Related to the field that combines biology and medicine, focusing on the application of biological and physical sciences to healthcare.
Example
The biomedical research team is working on new treatments for diseases.
Conversation
I heard you’re studying biomedical engineering now, right?
Yeah, it’s really fascinating how biology and technology come together.
That sounds amazing! I’ve always been curious about biomedical advances in healthcare.
Me too! It's incredible how much it can improve patient outcomes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
medical
biological
physiological
Antonyms
nonmedical
unrelated
irrelevant
noun
Definition
A product or field related to the study and application of biology and medicine, often involving technology and research to improve health care.
Example
The biomedical field has made significant advancements in treating diseases.
Conversation
Have you heard about the latest advances in biomedical research?
Yeah, it's amazing how much progress they're making in healthcare.
I read that they developed a new biomedical device that could change surgery forever.
Root Explanation
Biomedical → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "medical" (from Latin "medicus", meaning physician or healing). The word "biomedical" refers to the application of biological and physiological principles to clinical practice and medicine, essentially relating to life and health.
Memory Tip
Think of 'bio' meaning life and 'medical' relating to healing — together, they describe the field that combines life sciences with medicine.
Visually Confused Words
comedical
medical
sociomedical
nonmedical
isomerical
bionomical