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

Since March, a Qatari-funded hospital in Gaza has been providing myoelectric prostheses, motorised devices powered by batteries and controlled by electrical signals generated by muscles.

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

Prosthetics cost projections for service members provided to the Department of Veteran Affairs through the Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development estimated a myoelectric partial hand prosthetic costs about $18,000.

From Washington Times • Mar. 5, 2015