Look up: bionics

1. bionics
   Type: Term Pronunciation: bī-on′iks Definitions: 1. 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 o...
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2. bionics
   [n] - application of biological principals to the study and design of engineering systems (especially electronic systems)
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3. bionics
   the application of biological techniques to the problems of design of electronic devices and systems Category: Medicine
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4. bionics
   <study> The study of the structure and function of organisms in order to apply this knowledge to the creation or modification of mechanical or electronic devices. ... (13 Nov 1997) ...
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5. bionics
   noun application of biological principals to the study and design of engineering systems (especially electronic systems)
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6. bionics
   (bi-on´iks) scientific study of how functions, characteristics, and phenomena observed in the living world can be applied to nonliving systems.
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7. bionics
   science of constructing artificial systems that have some of the characteristics of living systems. Bionics is not a specialized science but an ... [1 related articles]
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8. bionics
   bionics 1. The science of biologic functions and mechanisms as applied to electronic chemistry; such as, computers employing various aspects of physics, mathematics, and chemistry; e.g., improving cybernetic engineering by reference to the organization of the vertebrate nervous system. 2. The scien...
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9. bionics
   bionics, the study of living systems with the intention of applying their principles to the design of engineering systems. Drawing on interdisciplinary research in the mechanical and life sciences, bionics has been used to develop audiovisual equipment based on human eye and ear function, to design ...
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10. bionics
    Design and development of electronic or mechanical artificial systems that imitate those of living things. The bionic arm, for example, is an artificial limb (prosthesis) that uses electronics to amplify minute electrical signals generated in body muscles to work electric motors, which operate the j...
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11. Bionics
    `Bionics` (also known as `biomimicry`, `biomimetics`, `bio-inspiration`, `biognosis`, and close to `bionical creativity engineering`) is the application of biological methods and systems found in nature to the study and design of engineering systems and modern technology. The word bionic was ...
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