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Biomedical engineering

Scope note

Branch of bioengineering dealing with medical problems, such as implantable devices, artificial limbs and organs, physical aids for the handicapped, and instrumentation used in research, diagnosis, and treatment.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000250642

Broader Terms used

bioengineering

Created

13yrs ago

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