The computing tools and methods used in the drug discovery process, such as software that deals with chemical and biological structures.

Alternative spelling of bioinformatics

(nursing, computing) Informatics as applied to nursing: the application of information science and information technology to nursing science and practice.

(medicine, computing) Informatics as applied to medicine: the application of information science and information technology to medical care and any other health care.

(medicine, computing) Informatics as applied to health and health care: the application of information science and information technology to health (that is, to its maintenance or improvement).