English

biomedical

gb/bˌaɪoʊmˈɛdɪkəl/ us/bˌaɪoʊmˈɛdɪkəl/
C1 English
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adjective technical C1 property
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relating to biology and medicine

Connected with both biology and medicine, especially in science or healthcare.

Usage pattern: biomedical [noun]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "biomedical" when they only mean "biological" or "medical". Use "biomedical" when something clearly involves both biology and medicine, often in a research, scientific, or engineering context. Learners also sometimes write it with a hyphen ("bio-medical"), but the standard spelling is one word: "biomedical".
Synonyms
medical (Broader and more general; does not always emphasize the biological or scientific research aspect as strongly as "biomedical".)
Antonyms
non-medical (Describes things not related to medicine or healthcare, while "biomedical" is specifically within medicine and biology.)
Collocations
biomedical research |biomedical engineering |biomedical science |biomedical devices |biomedical data |biomedical industry
Themes
science |medicine |technology |health
Examples
  • She works in a lab that focuses on biomedical research into cancer treatments.
  • The university offers a highly competitive biomedical engineering program.
  • New biomedical devices are helping doctors monitor patients remotely.
  • Ethical questions often arise when using biomedical data from human subjects.
  • The company develops biomedical sensors for use in wearable health trackers.
Learner examples
  • He wants to study biomedical science at university.
  • Many biomedical engineers design tools for doctors.
  • The government gives money to support biomedical research.
  • Biomedical data can show how a drug affects the body.
  • She reads biomedical journals to stay up to date.
Grammar
Dictionary form
biomedical
IPA
GB/bˌaɪoʊmˈɛdɪkəl/
US/bˌaɪoʊmˈɛdɪkəl/
Syllables & stress
bio - med - ic - al (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (med)
Word forms
Adjective
  • Base: biomedical
Word family
Core family
biomedicine noun
Related words
medical adjective A2 medicine noun A2
Advanced or less common
biomedically adverb
Expressions

biomedical data

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/bˌaɪoʊmˈɛdɪkəl dˈætə/
fixed phrase technical

data from biological and medical measurements

Information collected from the body or from medical tests, such as heart rate, lab results, or gene information.

Examples
  • Researchers use large sets of biomedical data to find patterns in disease.
  • Protecting patient privacy is important when handling biomedical data.
  • New software helps doctors analyze biomedical data in real time.

biomedical device

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/bˌaɪoʊmˈɛdɪkəl dɪvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase technical

medical device based on biology

A machine or tool used in healthcare that is designed using knowledge of how the body works.

Examples
  • The company is developing a new biomedical device to monitor blood sugar without needles.
  • Every biomedical device must meet strict safety standards before use in hospitals.
  • Wearable biomedical devices can track heart rate and sleep patterns.

biomedical engineering

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/bˌaɪoʊmˈɛdɪkəl ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase technical

engineering applied to medicine and biology

A field of study where people use engineering to solve medical and biological problems, such as designing medical machines or artificial organs.

Examples
  • She decided to major in biomedical engineering because she wants to design better prosthetic limbs.
  • Biomedical engineering brings together mechanical engineering, electronics, and medicine.
  • The hospital works with a biomedical engineering team to test new medical devices.

biomedical industry

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/bˌaɪoʊmˈɛdɪkəl ˈɪndəstɹi/
fixed phrase technical

business sector for biomedical products

The group of companies that make biomedical devices, drugs, and related services.

Examples
  • The biomedical industry has grown quickly in this region over the past decade.
  • Government regulations strongly affect the biomedical industry.
  • Many startups in the biomedical industry focus on digital health tools.

biomedical research

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/bˌaɪoʊmˈɛdɪkəl ɹisˈɚt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase technical

scientific research in biology and medicine

Scientific work that studies the body, diseases, and treatments to improve human or animal health.

Examples
  • The university invests heavily in biomedical research on infectious diseases.
  • Strict rules protect volunteers who take part in biomedical research.
  • Public funding for biomedical research has led to many life‑saving vaccines.

biomedical science

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/bˌaɪoʊmˈɛdɪkəl sˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase technical

field studying biology for medicine

A university subject that studies how the body works and how diseases affect it, to support medical care and new treatments.

Examples
  • He is studying biomedical science with the goal of working in a hospital laboratory.
  • Biomedical science students learn about microbiology, immunology, and genetics.
  • Her degree in biomedical science helped her get a job in a diagnostic lab.

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