biomathematics

[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 of biomathematics

First recorded in 1920–25; bio- + mathematics

Related formsbi·o·math·e·mat·i·cal, adjectivebi·o·math·e·ma·ti·cian

[bahy-oh-math-uh-muh-tish-uh n] /ˌbaɪ oʊˌmæθ ə məˈtɪʃ ən/, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for biomathematics

biomathematics

noun

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

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