biotelemetry

[ bahy-oh-tuh-lem-i-tree ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊ təˈlɛm ɪ tri /

noun

the tracking of a free-ranging animal, or the monitoring of one or more of its physiological conditions, by means of electronic equipment that receives signals from a radio transmitter or similar device attached to or embedded in the animal.

Origin of biotelemetry

First recorded in 1960–65; bio- + telemetry

OTHER WORDS FROM biotelemetry

bi·o·te·lem·e·ter, noun bi·o·tel·e·met·ric [bahy-oh-tel-uh-me-trik] /ˌbaɪ oʊˌtɛl əˈmɛ trɪk/, adjective bi·o·tel·e·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby biotelemetry

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British Dictionary definitions for biotelemetry

biotelemetry
/ (ˌbaɪəʊtɪˈlɛmɪtrɪ) /

noun

the monitoring of biological functions in humans or animals by means of a miniature transmitter that sends data to a distant point to be read by electronic instruments

Derived forms of biotelemetry

biotelemetric (ˌbaɪəʊtɛlɪˈmɛtrɪk), adjective

Medical definitions for biotelemetry

biotelemetry
[ bī′ō-tə-lĕm′ĭ-trē ]

n.

The monitoring, recording, and measuring of a living organism's basic physiological functions, such as heart rate, muscle activity, and body temperature, by the use of telemetry techniques.