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Bioengineering

Scope note

The study and practice of the application of engineering principles and techniques to biological and medical problems, such as the biosynthesis of animal and plant products, erosion control using live plants, and the design and production of artificial limbs and organs.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000250623

Broader Terms used

engineering

Narrower Terms used

biomedical engineering

Created

13yrs ago

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