Biomedical science

Biomedical Science

Biomedical Science (pronounced: /ˌbaɪoʊˈmɛdɪkəl ˈsaɪəns/) is a branch of Biology that applies biological and physiological principles to clinical practice. The field bridges the gap between Biology and Medicine, and involves the study of the human body, its structure and function, in health and disease.

Etymology

The term "Biomedical Science" is derived from the Greek words "bios" (life), "medicus" (pertaining to physicians), and "scientia" (knowledge).

Related Terms

• Clinical Biochemistry: The study of the biochemical basis of diseases.
• Haematology: The study of blood and blood-forming tissues.
• Immunology: The study of the immune system and its responses to invading pathogens.
• Microbiology: The study of microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses.
• Histopathology: The study of changes in tissues caused by disease.
• Cytology: The study of cells.
• Genetics: The study of genes and heredity.
• Pharmacology: The study of drugs and their effects on the body.
• Toxicology: The study of the harmful effects of chemicals on living organisms.

See Also

• Biology
• Medicine
• Clinical Practice
• Human Body
• Health
• Disease

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