biophysics
noun/ˌbaɪoʊˈfɪzɪks/
Frequency rank: #18,948 most common English word
Meaning
the branch of science that applies the principles and methods of physics to biological systems.
Example sentence
She decided to study biophysics in order to understand how electrical signals travel through nerve cells.
Synonyms & related words
- biomechanics
- bioscience
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