biomedical engineering

noun

: the application of engineering principles, practices, and technologies to the fields of medicine and biology especially in solving problems and improving care (as in the design of medical devices and diagnostic equipment or the creation of biomaterials and pharmaceuticals) : bioengineering sense 1
biomedical engineer noun

Examples of biomedical engineering in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, Isabella will attend George Washington University, majoring in biomedical engineering and minoring in public health, while David is heading to Rochester Institute of Technology on a presidential scholarship for an accelerated bachelor’s/master’s in biomedical engineering. David Chiu, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024 The student, whom the letter does not name, is biomedical engineering major Asna Tabassum. Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024 Devon plans to study computer science, and Dylan wants to study biomedical engineering. Emi Tuyetnhi Tran, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2024 Take Emma Craig, a junior majoring in biomedical engineering at UM. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024 But for those not on the path of totality, the effect might still be seen depending on the degree of darkness experienced, said Dr. Grady Rylander III, a licensed ophthalmologist and professor in the department of biomedical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024 Jinlian Hu is a professor of biomedical engineering at the City University of Hong Kong. IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2023 The dog's happy-go-lucky attitude, despite her setbacks, inspired biomedical engineering student Jordan Rosenfeld to adopt Cleo. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023 Franck has graduate degrees in hearing science, biomedical engineering and healthcare management. Geoffrey Morrison, wsj.com, 2 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of biomedical engineering was in 1960

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“Biomedical engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biomedical%20engineering. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Medical Definition

biomedical engineering

noun
: the application of engineering principles, practices, and technologies to the fields of medicine and biology especially in solving problems and improving care (as in the design of medical devices and diagnostic equipment or the creation of biomaterials and pharmaceuticals) : bioengineering sense 1
biomedical engineer noun
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