bionics

/baɪˈɑnɪks/
noun
  1. The science of designing artificial body parts or systems that work like living ones.
    • Bionics has helped create advanced prosthetic arms that can be controlled by thought.
    • The field of bionics combines biology with engineering to improve human abilities.
    • Many scientists in bionics are working on artificial eyes that restore vision.
  2. Artificial body parts or systems that replace or enhance natural functions.
    • After the accident, he received bionics that let him walk again.
    • The soldier's bionics gave him superhuman strength in his right arm.
    • Modern bionics can include cochlear implants that help people hear.
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