bioengineering
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Alternative forms
- bio-engineering
Etymology
bio- + engineering
Noun
bioengineering (uncountable)
- 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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