Medical Term:
bionics
Pronunciation: bī-on′iks
Definition:
- The science of biologic functions and mechanisms as applied to electronic chemistry; such as computers, employing various aspects of physics, mathematics, and chemistry; improving cybernetic engineering by reference to the organization of the vertebrate nervous system.
- The science of applying the knowledge gained by studying the characteristics of living organisms to the formulation of nonorganic devices and techniques.
[bio- + electronics]
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