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biophysics /bio·phys·ics/ (bi″o-fiz´iks) the science dealing with the application of physical methods and theories to biological problems.biophys´ical
biophysics, the application of physical laws to life processes of organisms. biophysics, n 1. the principles of physics applied to biological events. 2. the investigation of physical pro-cesses taking place in living organisms, such as electrical or magnetic events. biophysics (bīōfiz´iks), n the science dealing with the forces that act on living cells of the body, the relationship between the biologic behavior of living structures and the physical influences to which they are subjected, and the physics of vital processes. Also known as biomechanics. biophysics, dental, n the branch of biophysics that deals with the biologic behavior of oral structures as influenced by dental restorations. biophysics the science dealing with the application of physical methods and theories to biological problems. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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producing a citizenry that is knowledgeable concerning the biophysical environment and its associated problems, aware of how to help solve these problems, and motivated to work toward their solution (Stapp 1969). Convinced that the grape grower had a reasonable case, not only because of historical association with the "Coonawarra", but also because of the biophysical environment of the vineyard, the geographers set about preparing their argument. In the same way that social and biophysical environments were identified as overlapping within the field of environmental health, we now reach a point in our discussion where the societal stewardship of ecosystems becomes relevant. |
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