🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

bioingénierie

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bioingénierie

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bioengineering/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.ɪnˈdʒɪr.ɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La bioingénierie a révolutionné le domaine de la médecine."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A field of study that combines biology and engineering to develop technologies for health and environmental applications.

    "Students in bioengineering learn to design artificial organs and improve agricultural practices."
  2. 2

    The application of engineering principles to biological systems and organisms.

    "Bioengineering has led to significant advancements in medical devices and treatments."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'bioengineering' is derived from the combination of 'bio-', a prefix from the Greek word 'bios' meaning 'life', and 'engineering', which comes from the Latin 'ingenium' meaning 'cleverness' or 'skill'. The term began to gain traction in the late 20th century as advancements in technology and biology converged.

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