Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Disciplines (hierarchy name)
4. disciplines (concept)
5. [science and related disciplines]
6. science (modern discipline)
7. engineering
8. bioengineering

Additional parents:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Disciplines
4. disciplines
5. science and related disciplines
6. science
7. health sciences

Anotations

Scope note:

Branch of bioengineering dealing with medical problems, such as implantable devices, artificial limbs and organs, physical aids for the handicapped, and instrumentation used in research, diagnosis, and treatment.