biophysical

C2 Topic:Science & Research
US /ˌbaɪ.oʊˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/ UK /ˈbaɪəʊˌfɪzɪkəl/
adj Freq #188754

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    relating to biophysics or to the application of physical principles and methods to biological systems

    The team developed a biophysical model of how ion channels control the heartbeat.

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Word family
Derived forms biophysicallynanobiophysicalphotobiophysical
Related forms biophysicsbiophysicistbiologyphysics

Etymology

Formed from bio- ("life; biology") + physical. Bio- comes from Greek bios ("life"), while physical ultimately derives through Latin physica from Greek physis ("nature"). The compound describes the study of living systems through the principles and methods of physics.

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