biomechanics
[ bahy-oh-mi-kan-iks ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊ mɪˈkæn ɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb)
Medicine/Medical.
- the study of the action of external and internal forces on the living body, especially on the skeletal system.
- the development of prostheses.
Biology. the study of the mechanical nature of biological processes, as heart action and muscle movement.
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OTHER WORDS FROM biomechanics
bi·o·me·chan·i·cal, adjectivebi·o·me·chan·i·cal·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use biomechanics in a sentence
Past research hints at a correlation between extent of brain injury following impact and the biomechanical forces at play.
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British Dictionary definitions for biomechanics
biomechanics
/ (ˌbaɪəʊmɪˈkænɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the study of the mechanics of the movement of living organisms
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Scientific definitions for biomechanics
biomechanics
[ bī′ō-mĭ-kăn′ĭks ]
The scientific study of the role of mechanics in biological systems. The study of biomechanics includes the analysis of motion in animals, the fluid dynamics of blood, and the role of mechanical processes in the development of disease.
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