bioengineering

/ˈbaɪoʊ ˌˈɛndʒəˈnɪərɪŋ/
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Definitions of bioengineering
  1. noun
    the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
    synonyms: biotechnology, ergonomics
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    type of:
    applied science, engineering, engineering science, technology
    the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
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