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biostatistics

American  
[bahy-oh-stuh-tis-tiks] / ˌbaɪ oʊ stəˈtɪs tɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the application of statistics to biological and medical data.


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Origin of biostatistics

First recorded in 1945–50; bio- + statistics

Example Sentences

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“The mental health of your family tree is in some way statistically associated with your risk of autism,” said Brian K. Lee, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at Drexel University.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

This gives short shrift to the foundational curriculum in genetics, biochemistry, biostatistics and epidemiology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

For the study, Kaidi Kang, a biostatistics PhD student, Simon Vandekar, PhD, associate professor of Biostatistics, and colleagues analyzed data from more than 77,000 brain scans across 63 studies.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2024

“By combining our expertise in the fields of neuropathology, biostatistics, neuroscience, neuroimaging and neurology to address Alzheimer’s disease from all angles, we’ve made significant strides in understanding how it affects the brain,” says Murray.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

Later this afternoon we'll hear from two professors at Swansea University – Prof Ann John, who focuses on public health and psychiatry, and Prof Michael Gravenor, who specialises in biostatistics and epidemiology.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

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