myoelectric

American  

[mahy-oh-i-lek-trik] / ˌmaɪ oʊ ɪˈlɛk trɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to electrical impulses, generated by muscles of the body, which may be amplified and used especially to control artificial limbs.

2. of or relating to an artificial limb under myoelectric control.

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myoelectric British  

/ ˌmaɪəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk /

adjective

1. denoting a type of powered artificial hand or limb that detects electrical changes in the muscles of the stump and converts these into movements

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Etymology

Origin of myoelectric

First recorded in 1915–20; myo- + electric

Example Sentences

Bionic artificial limbs typically pick up electrical signals from the muscles that remain above the amputation site, thanks to something called myoelectric technology, to carry out an intended motion.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2023

The bionic arm is controlled by the user flexing their muscle and those signals are read by myoelectric sensors.

From BBC • May 31, 2023

He is now able to play with his two children, eat, drink and do home repairs with his newly-installed myoelectric limb, he said.

From Reuters • Apr. 19, 2022

Prosthetic limbs that are controlled with myoelectric sensors already exist, and some researchers have suggested that video games could be useful for training people to use them.

From The Verge • Nov. 1, 2021

The 18-year-old Fort Recovery High School senior said the new prosthetic, which features a carbon fiber arm, a hybrid elbow and a myoelectric BeBionic hand, makes her feel like “the bionic woman.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2019