HealthJuly 7, 2026

biostatistics

/ˌbaɪoʊstəˈtɪstɪks/

Definition

The branch of statistics applied to the analysis of biological and medical data, particularly in research studies.

Etymology

The word is a 20th-century compound formed by combining the Greek 'bios' (life) with 'statistics,' which stems from the New Latin 'statisticus' referring to political state affairs.

In the news

The term is listed as a professional specialty on the Cureus platform, representing the field of expertise required to conduct and interpret the systematic review described in the article.

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