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Bionics, Illustrated by a Bionic Hand
A bionic hand which is considered a next-generation prosthetic device which appeals to both patients and health care professionals unit.
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bionics: biology + electronics
1. Application of biological principles to the study and design of engineering systems, especially electronic systems.
2. A blend of biology and electronics.
  • Biology: The science of life and of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution. It includes botany and zoology and all their subdivisions.
  • Electronics: Electronic devices and systems or the application of the conduction of electric charges in various media, including vacuums, gaseous media, and semiconductors.
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