biomedical

adjective

bio·​med·​i·​cal ˌbī-ō-ˈme-di-kəl How to pronounce biomedical (audio)
1
: of or relating to biomedicine
2
: of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical science

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Tulane University is leading a $500-million effort to convert the art deco landmark into a downtown biomedical research hub, with labs, startups and public health programs slated to open by 2029. — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 The new accommodations will also include labs for hundreds of researchers, space for biomedical startups, and classrooms. — Jack Brook, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 The technology can produce complex metal components for aerospace and biomedical applications. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 Woven structures can combine several materials into forms that are soft, pliable and customizable, creating prospective applications in wearables, biomedical devices and aerospace. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biomedical

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of biomedical was in 1921

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“Biomedical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biomedical. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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biomedical

adjective
bio·​med·​i·​cal -ˈmed-i-kəl How to pronounce biomedical (audio)
1
: of or relating to biomedicine
2
: of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical science
biomedically
-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce biomedical (audio)
adverb
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