Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

biophysical

American  
[bahy-oh-fiz-ik-uhl] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈfɪz ɪk əl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to biophysics.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“Systemic therapies have shown poor bioavailability in pancreatic tumors, limiting their effectiveness. Optune Pax is a fundamentally different treatment, utilizing a biophysical approach that targets the unique electrical properties of cancer cells.”

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

That mysterious biophysical phenomenon that makes you a temporary Eagles fan?

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2025

"It was different from what was expected based on biophysical models."

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2024

More recently, the relationship between stiffness and cancer has been documented through biophysical studies and clinical trials, particularly in liver and breast cancer.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2024

To decipher the structure of DNA, Wilkins had decided to corral a set of biophysical techniques invented in nearby Cambridge—crystallography and X-ray diffraction.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee