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cyborg
[ sahy-bawrg ]
/ ˈsaɪ bɔrg /
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noun
a person whose physiological functioning is aided by or dependent upon a mechanical or electronic device.
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Origin of cyborg
1960–65; cyb(ernetic)org(anism)
Words nearby cyborg
cybersquatting, cyberstalking, cyberterrorism, cyberwar, cyberwarfare, cyborg, cybrid, cyc, cycad, cycadaceous, cycas
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British Dictionary definitions for cyborg
cyborg
/ (ˈsaɪˌbɔːɡ) /
noun
(in science fiction) a living being whose powers are enhanced by computer implants or mechanical body parts
Word Origin for cyborg
C20: from cyb (ernetic) org (anism)
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