bioengineering

bioengineering

English

Alternative forms

  • bio-engineering

Etymology

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Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃-der.
Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os)
Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der.
English bio-
English engineer
English -ing
English engineering
English bioengineering

    From bio- + engineering.

    Noun

    bioengineering (uncountable)

    1. The applications of the principles of engineering to any of the biological or medical sciences

    Usage notes

    Compare bioengineering and bionics: both concern the concept of combining engineering with biology, but bioengineering (and biotechnology in general) especially focuses on directing and modifying biology, whereas bionics especially focuses on biology-inspired machine design and on integrating machines into living organisms.

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