biomathematics

[bahy-oh-math-uh-mat-iks]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

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

biomathematics

/ -ˌmæθˈmæt-, ˌbaɪəʊˌmæθəˈmætɪks /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• biomathematical adjective
• biomathematician noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of biomathematics¹

First recorded in 1920–25; bio- + mathematics