multidisciplinary
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of multidisciplinary
First recorded in 1945–50; multi- ( def. ) + disciplinary ( def. )
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The ideal approach would include a multidisciplinary team of physicians, biologists, dietitians, psychologists, kinesiologists, etc., who, with the help of artificial intelligence, focus on reducing a patient’s biological age and with it age-related disease.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Elmorich says roughly 2,000 applications were received through an open call before the selection of the multidisciplinary participants, including graffiti artists, photographers, set designers and art directors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The determination found defects in systems of working, including failures to follow relevant clinical guidance and Archie's care plan, missed blood test results, and the absence of a post-clinic multidisciplinary review.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
"Tsantiri's work is a nice example of the multidisciplinary collaborations needed for advancing the field, and of the kind of professional development opportunities for early career researchers at FRIB."
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
We will support multidisciplinary studies throughout our educational system to build a knowledgeable pool of counterterrorism recruits for the future.
From National Strategy for Combating Terrorism September 2006 by National Security Council (U.S.)
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