Medical Term:
biophysics
Pronunciation: bī-ō-phyz′iks
Definition:
- The study of biologic processes and materials by means of the theories and tools of physics; the application of physical methods to analyze biologic problems and processes.
- The study of physical processes (electricity, luminescence) occurring in organisms.
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
