HealthAugust 26, 2026

biowearable

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Definition

A wearable electronic device designed to continuously monitor, track, or analyze biological data from the human body.

Etymology

The word is a modern compound formed by combining the Greek prefix 'bio-' (meaning life) with the English word 'wearable' (capable of being worn), reflecting the recent technological convergence of health monitoring and personal accessories.

In the news

In this article, the term refers to the Libre Duo 10 Day sensor, highlighting its role as a device that users wear to track glucose and ketone levels automatically.

Abbott receives FDA authorization for world's first dual glucose-ketone sensing technology for people with diabetes

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