biostatics

[ bahy-oh-stat-iks ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊˈstæt ɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the branch of biology dealing with the structure of organisms in relation to their functions (opposed to biodynamics).

Origin of biostatics

First recorded in 1870–75; bio- + statics

OTHER WORDS FROM biostatics

bi·o·stat·ic, bi·o·stat·i·cal, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for biostatic

biostatics
/ (ˌbaɪəʊˈstætɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the branch of biology that deals with the structure of organisms in relation to their function

Derived forms of biostatics

biostatic, adjective biostatically, adverb