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bioelectric

American  
[bahy-oh-i-lek-trik] / ˌbaɪ oʊ ɪˈlɛk trɪk /
Also bioelectrical

adjective

  1. of or relating to electric phenomena occurring in living organisms.


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Etymology

Origin of bioelectric

First recorded in 1915–20; bio- + electric


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Chemical biologist Adam Cohen of Harvard and his co-workers, meanwhile, have made an “engineered bioelectric tissue” that can generate electrical oscillations.

From Scientific American ● May 31, 2023

It combines an optical heart rate sensor, electrical heart sensor, and a bioelectric impedance analysis sensor which means detection of everything from atrial fibrillation to blood oxygen levels and body composition.

From The Verge ● Aug. 11, 2021

Cyberdyne’s gear works by reading bioelectric signals from the brain to the muscles, thus mimicking and supporting the movement intended.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2019

Once Anderson decides to take the former, he learns that the human race lives in a shared simulated reality called The Matrix so that intelligent machines can survive off of our bioelectric energy.

From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2019

Suddenly, puke-green bioelectric lights ignited on the sides of the thing’s body.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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