It is the area of science that is devoted to the study of the processes of life, the prevention and treatment of disease, and the genetic and environmental factors related to disease and health.

Also known as biomedical research or experimental medecine. Medical research is how it is generally referred as.

Source : New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research, found on March 5, 2013, at http://njabr.com/education/general-background-on-biomedical-research/biomedical-research-definitions/