Bioelectromagnetics
Bioelectromagnetics
Bioelectromagnetics (pronounced: bio-elec-tro-mag-net-ics), also known as biomagnetism, is the study of the interaction between electromagnetic fields and biological entities.
Etymology
The term "bioelectromagnetics" is derived from the Greek words "bios" (life), "electron" (amber, a source of electric charge), "magnētis" (magnet), and "ikos" (pertaining to).
Definition
Bioelectromagnetics is a branch of biology that studies how living organisms interact with electromagnetic fields. This includes both the biological effects produced by electromagnetic fields and the ability of organisms to generate electromagnetic fields themselves.
Related Terms
- Electromagnetic field: A physical field produced by electrically charged objects. It affects the behavior of charged objects in the vicinity of the field.
- Biology: The natural science that studies life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development and evolution.
- Electromagnetism: A branch of physics involving the study of the electromagnetic force, a type of physical interaction that occurs between electrically charged particles.
Applications
Bioelectromagnetics has applications in various fields such as medicine, biology, and engineering. For instance, it is used in medical imaging techniques like MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and PET (Positron Emission Tomography). It also plays a crucial role in understanding and developing treatments for diseases related to electromagnetic fields.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bioelectromagnetics
- Wikipedia's article - Bioelectromagnetics
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