biostatic1
/ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)ˈstatɪk/adjective
Of or relating to biostatics.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in George William Balfour (1823–1903), physician and cardiologist. From bio- + static, after biostatics.
biostatic2
/ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)ˈstatɪk/adjective
Inhibiting the growth of microorganisms; bacteriostatic.
Origin
1950s. From bio- + -static.