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bi·on·ic

 (bī-ŏn′ĭk)
adj.
1. Of or relating to bionics.
2. Having anatomical structures or physiological processes that are replaced or enhanced by electronic or mechanical components.
3. Having extraordinary strength, powers, or capabilities; superhuman.

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bionic

(baɪˈɒnɪk)
adj
1. (Electronics) of or relating to bionics
2. (Electronics) (in science fiction) having certain physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic equipment: the bionic man.
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bi•on•ic

(baɪˈɒn ɪk)

adj.
1. having normal functions enhanced by electronic devices and mechanical parts for dangerous or intricate tasks.
2. of or pertaining to bionics.
[1955–60]
bi•on′i•cal•ly, adv.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.bionic - of or relating to bionics
2.bionic - having particular physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic or electromechanical componentsbionic - having particular physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic or electromechanical components
artificial, unreal - contrived by art rather than nature; "artificial flowers"; "artificial flavoring"; "an artificial diamond"; "artificial fibers"; "artificial sweeteners"
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Translations
bionický
bionisk
bionikus
tölvulíffræîilegur
bionický
biyonikdirim elektronik

bionic

[baɪˈɒnɪk] ADJbiónico
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bionic

[baɪˈɒnɪk] adjbionique
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bionic

adjbionisch
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bionics

(baiˈoniks) noun singular
the use of biological principles in the design of computers etc.
biˈonic adjective
of or using bionics.
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The company is developing two bionic retinal implant systems.
There are at least two stable glucagon formulations or analogs that are in clinical trials and could be used in the bionic pancreas in the near term.
(2.) How we can help: Monash Vision Bionic Eye, 2013, Monash Vision Group, viewed December 11 2015, http://www.monash.edu.au/bioniceye/help.html
This two- year study will be assessed and measured by a series of specialized tests that have been designed to establish the bionic eye's impact on mobility and independence.
But the family hopes to get the bionic hand which can close fingers by reading the muscle impulses at the end of his arms.
The bionic arm Alex received was created by engineering student Albert Manero, who builds and donates 3-D-printed bionic limbs to kids around the world.
A team of engineers have designed the world's first "bionic man," a walking, talking robot made up of 28 mechanical body parts from 17 international manufacturers.
Now, a team of engineers has assembled a robot using artificial organs, limbs and other body parts that comes tantalizingly close to a true ''bionic man.'' For real, this time.
We saw pilot Steve Austin being rebuilt for the TV series because "we have the capability to make the world's first bionic man".
The artificial man was assembled by a team of leading roboticists for a Channel 4 documentary, How To Build A Bionic Man.