biodynamics

American  

[bahy-oh-dahy-nam-iks, -di-] / ˌbaɪ oʊ daɪˈnæm ɪks, -dɪ- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the science dealing with the energy or activity of living organisms.

   the complex biodynamics of human locomotion.

2. an approach to sustainable, organic farming that follows holistic principles and ecologically ethical practices.

   We use biodynamics to harness the seasonal rhythms of nature and restore the health and vitality of our farmland.

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biodynamics British  

/ -dɪ-, ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈnæmɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the branch of biology that deals with the energy production and activities of organisms

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Other Word Forms

• biodynamic adjective
• biodynamical adjective

Etymology

Origin of biodynamics

First recorded in 1845–50; bio- + dynamics

Example Sentences

By examining the 3D architecture of DNA, the UEA and Oxford BioDynamics team uncovered hundreds of additional biological differences, including five of the eight genetic regions previously identified by DecodeME.

From Science Daily

To develop the test, researchers employed Oxford BioDynamics' advanced EpiSwitch® 3D Genomics technology, which examines how DNA is folded within cells.

From Science Daily

Iain Ross, executive chairman of Oxford BioDynamics, said more than nine out of 10 men who received a positive EpiSwitch PSE result would have prostate cancer confirmed.

From BBC

He met workers developing a new blood test at the laboratories of British cancer diagnostics company Oxford BioDynamics last week.

From BBC

Take his longtime preoccupation with pirate history: It got him studying swordplay, which gave him insight into biodynamics, which he communicated to his players with typical imagination.

From Washington Post