cyborg

[ sahy-bawrg ]
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noun
  1. a person whose physiological functioning is aided by or dependent upon a mechanical or electronic device.

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Origin of cyborg

1
1960–65; cyb(ernetic)org(anism)

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cyborg

/ (ˈsaɪˌbɔːɡ) /


noun
  1. (in science fiction) a living being whose powers are enhanced by computer implants or mechanical body parts

Origin of cyborg

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C20: from cyb (ernetic) org (anism)

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