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bionic

1. of or relating to bionics

2. (in science fiction) having certain physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic equipment

bionic

A machine that is patterned after principles found in humans or nature; for example, robots. It also refers to artificial devices implanted into humans replacing or extending normal human functions. See biomimicry.

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He was born without a left hand and has an advanced bionic one which cost PS30,000.

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The artificial man was assembled by a team of leading robotics experts for a new Channel 4 documentary, 'How To Build A Bionic Man,' Sky News reported.

$1m Bionic Man set to debut at science museum

A bionic man, which has artificial organs, synthetic blood and robotic limbs, has gone on display at London's Science Museum.

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National charity Deafness Research UK's award-winning Bionic Ear roadshow will be visiting the Wrexham Science Festival on Thursday, July 26 to deliver interactive performances, designed to emphasise the importance of ear protection and ensure hearing health messages do not fall on deaf ears.

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