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biostatics
[ bahy-oh-stat-iks ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊˈstæt ɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb)
the science dealing with living organisms at rest, considered as systems or structures in relation to their functions: Using biostatics, we can investigate the strength of bone and cartilage, as well as the lubrication and wear of joints.Compare biodynamics (def. 1).
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OTHER WORDS FROM biostatics
bi·o·stat·ic, bi·o·stat·i·cal, adjectiveWords nearby biostatics
biosolids, biospectrometry, biospectroscopy, biospeleology, biosphere, biostatics, biostatistics, biostratigraphy, biostrome, biosurgery, biosynthesis
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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 forms of biostatics
biostatic, adjectivebiostatically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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