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bio-mechanical

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See also: biomechanical

English

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Etymology

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From bio- +‎ mechanical.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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bio-mechanical (not comparable)

  1. Alternative form of biomechanical
    • 2005, Mauro Ursino, Modelling in Medicine and Biology VI, →ISBN, page 295:
      The primary applications considered are bio-mechanical simulations of musculoskeletal systems.

Noun

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bio-mechanical (plural bio-mechanicals)

  1. (cycling) An injury.
    • 2012, Clive Forth, Mountain Biking Pocket Guide, →ISBN, page 43:
      Even in a bike park scenario, we must be prepared and capable of dealing with mechanicals and bio-mechanicals; a broken chain can easily be mended and a long walk therefore avoided.