biotelemetry

noun

: the remote detection and measurement of a human or animal function, activity, or condition (such as heart rate or body temperature)

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biotelemetry was in 1960

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“Biotelemetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biotelemetry. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

biotelemetry

noun
plural biotelemetries
: remote detection and measurement of a human or animal condition, activity, or function (as heartbeat or body temperature)
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