biomathematics

bi·o·math·e·mat·ics

[bahy-oh-math-uh-mat-iks]
noun ( used with a singular verb )
Biology. the application of mathematical methods to the study of living organisms.

Origin:
1920–25; bio- + mathematics

bi·o·math·e·mat·i·cal, adjective
bi·o·math·e·ma·ti·cian [bahy-oh-math-uh-muh-tish-uhn] , noun
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biomathematics (ˌbaɪəʊˌmæθəˈmætɪks, -ˌmæθˈmæt-) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(functioning as singular) the study of the application of mathematics to biology

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Biomathematics is always a great word to know.
So is fit. Does it mean:
the primary subdivision of a taxonomic kingdom, grouping together all classes of organisms that have the same body plan
adapting to the prevailing conditions and producing offspring that survive to reproductive age; contributing to the gene pool of the next generation
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