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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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bi·o·math·e·mat·ics   (bī'ō-māth'ə-māt'ĭks)   
n.   (used with a sing. verb)
The application of mathematical principles to biological processes.
bi'o·math'e·mat'i·cal adj., bi'o·math'e·ma·ti'cian (-mə-tĭsh'ən) n.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: bio·math·e·mat·ics
Pronunciation: -"math-&-'mat-iks
Function: noun plural but usually singular in construction
: the principles of mathematics that are of special use in biology and medicine —bio·math·e·mat·i·cal /-i-k&l/ adjective
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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