biophysics

biophysics definition - medical

bi·o·phys·ics (bīˌō-fĭzˈĭks)

noun
  1. The study of biological processes using the theories and tools of physics.
  2. The study of physical processes occurring in living organisms.

Related Forms:

  • biˌo·physˈi·cal adjective

Related Forms:

  • biˌo·physˈi·cal·ly adverb

Related Forms:

  • biˌo·physˈi·cist noun

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