Biomagnetism

/ˌbaɪoʊˈmæɡnətɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The study or phenomenon of magnetic fields produced by living organisms, or the interaction between living systems and magnetic fields.

Etymology

From bio- + magnetism (from magnet). Emerged as a scientific field in the mid-20th century when researchers developed instruments sensitive enough to measure biological magnetic effects.

Kelly Says

Your brain and heart generate tiny magnetic fields that doctors can measure without touching you using a special machine called a magnetoencephalograph—your biology is literally magnetic!

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