biotelemetry

noun bio·te·lem·e·try \-tə-ˈle-mə-trē\

Definition of BIOTELEMETRY

: the remote detection and measurement of a human or animal function, activity, or condition (as heart rate or body temperature)

— bio·tel·e·met·ric \-ˌte-lə-ˈme-trik\ adjective

1963

Medical Dictionary

noun bio·te·lem·e·try \-tə-ˈlem-ə-trē\

plural bio·te·lem·e·tries

: remote detection and measurement of a human or animal condition, activity, or function (as heartbeat or body temperature)

—bio·tel·e·met·ric \-ˌtel-ə-ˈme-trik\ adjective

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