biomechanics

noun plural but singular or plural in construction bio·me·chan·ics \ˈbī-ō-mə-ˈka-niks\

Definition of BIOMECHANICS

: the mechanics of biological and especially muscular activity (as in locomotion or exercise); also : the scientific study of this

— bio·me·chan·i·cal \-ni-kəl\ adjective

— bio·me·chan·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

circa 1933

Medical Dictionary

noun plural but singular or plural in construction bio·me·chan·ics \-mi-ˈkan-iks\

: the mechanics of biological and especially muscular activity; also : the study of the principles and relations involved

—bio·me·chan·i·cal \-i-kəl\ adjective

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