Biophysics

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  • noun. The science that deals with the application of physics to biological processes and phenomena.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. A science (not yet existent) which applies the principles of physics to explain the phenomena not merely of physiology but also of embryology and biological morphology. The term was introduced by K. Pearson in 1892.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • noun. The interdisciplinary science that applies theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology.
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  • noun. physics as applied to biological problems
  • Word Usage
    "I have, however, continued to work in biophysics, attempting to use physical methods and thoughts to solve biological problems."
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