What does "bioengineering" mean?

The applications of the principles of engineering to any of the biological or medical sciences

What is a synonym for "bioengineering"?

Common synonyms include: biotechnology, biotechnology, ergonomics.

Bioengineering

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Noun

1
The applications of the principles of engineering to any of the biological or medical sciences uncountable
2
the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments wordnet

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biotechnology biotechnology ergonomics

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"Breakthroughs in medicine and bioengineering will truly be human achievements when everyone has access to their benefits and cease to be a privilege for the few."

Etymology

From bio- + engineering.

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