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biophysics Definition

bio·phys·ics (-fiziks)

noun

the study of biological phenomena using the principles and techniques of physics

biophysics Related Forms

bi′o·physi·cal adjective bi′o·physi·cist noun

biophysics Usage Examples

Preposition: of

interaction: Candidates should have experience in crystal structure determination as well as an interest in the biophysics of protein:protein interaction.

Converse of object

study: I wanted to study Biophysics in particular, and no other University in Britain offered the course.

Adjective modifier

  • molecular: Looking to the future growth areas that may have a big impact are nanotechnology, quantum computing and molecular biophysics.
  • single: Single molecule biophysics is now yielding results for these enzymes, allowing the two methods to be evaluated side by side.
  • cellular: Applicants should have a strong record of productivity and a background of research excellence in molecular biology, cell biology or cellular biophysics.
  • modern: As the development of modern biophysics continues, there is no doubt there will be some breakthrough in the near future.

Modifies a noun

group: What goes on in the biophysics group at the Cavendish?

Noun used with modifier

  • membrane: Each newsletter will be centered around a topical theme and this quarter's theme is membrane biophysics.
  • molecule: Single molecule biophysics is now yielding results for these enzymes, allowing the two methods to be evaluated side by side.
  • protein: Membrane protein biophysics, including structure, function, and folding.
  • muscle: Many aspects of muscle biophysics have not been touched here.

Browse dictionary entries near biophysics

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  3. bionic
  4. Bion
  5. biomorphic
  6. biomolecule
  7. biometry
  8. biometrics
  9. biometeorology
  10. biomedicine
  1. biopic
  2. bioplasm
  3. biopolymer
  4. biopsy
  5. bioreactor
  6. biorhythm
  7. BIOS
  8. biosafety
  9. biosatellite
  10. bioscience