Biophysics (also known as Mechanobiology): The study of PHYSICAL PHENOMENA and PHYSICAL PROCESSES as applied to living things.

NIH MeSH · D001703Disciplines and Occupations

Biophysics

Also known asMechanobiology

Definition

The study of PHYSICAL PHENOMENA and PHYSICAL PROCESSES as applied to living things.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.344
  • H01.671.100

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Common questions about Biophysics

What does Biophysics mean in medicine?
The study of PHYSICAL PHENOMENA and PHYSICAL PROCESSES as applied to living things. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Biophysics known by any other names?
Yes. Biophysics is also referred to as Mechanobiology in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Biophysics sit in the medical classification?
Biophysics falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.344, H01.671.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001703) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗