biomathematics

American  

[bahy-oh-math-uh-mat-iks] / ˌbaɪ oʊˌmæθ əˈmæt ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. Biology. the application of mathematical methods to the study of living organisms.

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biomathematics British  

/ -ˌmæθˈmæt-, ˌbaɪəʊˌmæθəˈmætɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the study of the application of mathematics to biology

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Other Word Forms

• biomathematical adjective
• biomathematician noun

Etymology

Origin of biomathematics

First recorded in 1920–25; bio- + mathematics

Example Sentences

Dr. Marc Suchard, a professor of biomathematics and human genetics at UCLA, said when that information is merged with epidemiological data, researchers and public health officials will be able to “reconstruct a much richer history of how, where and when the virus is moving through our communities” and effectively act to counter it.

From Los Angeles Times

“Every model we look at agrees on one thing, … it is too soon to remove the lockdown measures,” said Olcay Akman, who also serves as editor in chief of “Letters in Biomathematics.”

From Washington Times

To get such information out more quickly, “Letters in Biomathematics” has put in place a rapid review process.

From Washington Times

“What is the probability that if I go to the store I will become infected?” asked Marc Suchard, a professor of biomathematics at U.C.L.A.

From New York Times

Using a range of state-of-the art techniques for computer vision, spectrometry and biomathematics, together with electrophysiology, the group exposes one of the most complex systems of motor coordination ever recorded.

From Nature