biometeorology

[bahy-oh-mee-tee-uh-rol-uh-jee]

noun

the scientific study of the effects of natural or artificial atmospheric conditions, as temperature and humidity, on living organisms.

Origin of biometeorology

First recorded in 1945–50; bio- + meteorology

Related formsbi·o·me·te·or·o·log·i·cal

[bahy-oh-mee-tee-er-uh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌbaɪ oʊˌmi ti ər əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectivebi·o·me·te·or·ol·o·gist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for biometeorology

biometeorology

noun

the study of the effect of weather conditions on living organisms

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biometeorology in Science

biometeorology

[bī′ō-mē′tē-ə-rŏl′ə-jē]

The study of the relationship between atmospheric conditions, such as temperature and humidity, and living organisms. Biometeorology encompasses several areas of study, including terrestrial and aquatic biology, mortality, urban design, and architecture.