n. The interdisciplinary science that applies theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A science (not yet existent) which applies the principles of physics to explain the phenomena not merely of physiology but also of embryology and biological morphology. The term was introduced by K. Pearson in 1892.
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n. physics as applied to biological problems
Word Usage
"I have, however, continued to work in biophysics, attempting to use physical methods and thoughts to solve biological problems."