biostatics

American  

[bahy-oh-stat-iks] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈstæt ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. 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.

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biostatics British  

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈstætɪks /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• biostatic
  adjective
• biostatical
  adjective
• biostatically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of biostatics

First recorded in 1870–75; bio- + statics