Definition of "biometeorology" []

• The study of the relationship between atmospheric conditions, such as temperature and humidity, and living organisms. (noun)

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• "Sellers, 55, who has a doctorate in biometeorology, became an astronaut in 1996."
• "Experience: Received doctorate in biometeorology from Leeds University in 1981."
• "Mr Sellers, who has spoken about how Yuri Gagarin's first adventure into space sparked his desire to become astronaut, did a Bachelor of Science degree in ecological science at the University of Edinburgh, before a PhD in biometeorology at Leeds University."