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biomedicine

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌbaɪəʊˈmɛdɪsɪn/

KK: /ˌbaɪoʊˈmɛdɪsɪn/

noun
Definition

A field of medicine that uses knowledge from biology and other natural sciences to improve health and treat diseases.


Example

Biomedicine plays a crucial role in developing new treatments for various illnesses.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the latest advancements in biomedicine?
Sloth B
Yes, it's amazing how it's changing the way we approach healthcare.
Sloth A
I read that they’re using biomedicine to develop new treatments for diseases.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It really shows how science can improve our lives.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
biotechnology
medicine
healthcare
Antonyms
quackery
ineffectiveness
disease
Root Explanation

Biomedicine is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "medicine" (from Latin "medicina", meaning the art of healing). The word refers to the application of biological and physiological principles to clinical practice and health care.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bio-' meaning life, and 'medicine' as the art of healing — biomedicine is all about healing related to life.

Visually Confused Words
medicine
mediciner
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