biostatics

[ bahy-oh-stat-iks ]

/ ˌbaɪ oʊˈstæt ɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the branch of biology dealing with the structure of organisms in relation to their functions (opposed to biodynamics).

Nearby words

biospectrometry, biospectroscopy, biospeleology, biosphere, biospheric, biostatics, biostatistics, biostratigraphy, biostrome, biosurgery, biosynthesis

Origin of biostatics

First recorded in 1870–75; bio- + statics

Related formsbi·o·stat·ic, bi·o·stat·i·cal, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for biostatics

biostatics

/ (ˌbaɪəʊˈstætɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the branch of biology that deals with the structure of organisms in relation to their function

Derived Formsbiostatic, adjectivebiostatically, adverb

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