Biotelemetric

/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.tel.əˈmet.rɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the remote measurement and transmission of biological data from living organisms.

Etymology

From bio- (life) + telemetry (from Greek tele, distant + metron, measure). Used since the 1960s for monitoring wildlife and astronauts remotely.

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Biotelemetric devices let scientists track a migrating whale's heart rate from thousands of miles away—the whale has a tag that radios back vital signs!

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