biotelemetry

American  

[bahy-oh-tuh-lem-i-tree] / ˌbaɪ oʊ təˈlɛm ɪ tri /

noun

1. the tracking of a free-ranging animal, or the monitoring of one or more of its physiological conditions, by means of electronic equipment that receives signals from a radio transmitter or similar device attached to or embedded in the animal.

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biotelemetry British  

/ ˌbaɪəʊtɛlɪˈmɛtrɪk, ˌbaɪəʊtɪˈlɛmɪtrɪ /

noun

1. the monitoring of biological functions in humans or animals by means of a miniature transmitter that sends data to a distant point to be read by electronic instruments

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Other Word Forms

• biotelemeter noun
• biotelemetric adjective
• biotelemetrically adverb

Etymology

Origin of biotelemetry

First recorded in 1960–65; bio- + telemetry ( def. )

Example Sentences

Knowing the limitations of biotelemetry and how to interpret it properly is fundamental to making good use of that information.

From The Verge • Jun. 3, 2014