biomechanics

bi·o·me·chan·ics

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bahy-oh-mi-kan-iks]
- /ˌbaɪ oʊ mɪˈkæn ɪks/
- /bˌaɪəʊmɪkˈanɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-oh-mi-kan-iks]
- /ˌbaɪ oʊ mɪˈkæn ɪks/

Definitions of biomechanics word

noun biomechanics the study of the mechanics of the movement of living organisms 3
noun biomechanics the application of the principles and techniques of mechanics to the structure, functions, etc. of living organisms 3
noun biomechanics Medicine/Medical. the study of the action of external and internal forces on the living body, especially on the skeletal system. the development of prostheses. 1
noun biomechanics Biology. the study of the mechanical nature of biological processes, as heart action and muscle movement. 1
noun biomechanics (biology, physics) The branch of biophysics that deals with the mechanics of the human or animal body; especially concerned with muscles and the skeleton. 0
noun biomechanics (biology) The functioning of a particular part of a body. 0

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Origin of biomechanics

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; bio- + mechanics

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biomechanics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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