ScienceJuly 27, 2026

biometrology

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Definition

The science of precise measurement as applied to biological systems, organisms, or biological materials.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'bios' (life) + 'metron' (measure) + the suffix '-logy' (the study of). It combines biological science with the field of metrology, the study of measurement.

In the news

The article mentions the SCALE Biology Act which aims to establish a biometrology program at NIST to improve accuracy and standardization in biological measurements.

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