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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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Previous small scale studies of the bionic eye have demonstrated no adverse effects.

BIONIC VISION TECHNOLOGIES RAISES $10 MILLION

The family is due to take Alan to the London Prosthetic Clinic next month to assess the best type of bionic hand called the iLimb ultra.

Family launches PS60k appeal for boy's bionic hands

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AMAZING Andrew shows off his bionic arm and grips an egg

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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 incredible piece of technology will feature in the Channel 4 documentary How to Build a Bionic Man.

Bionic man goes on display in London

The C4 programme's presenter is Dr Bertolt Meyer, a social psychologist from Switzerland who himself has a 30,000-pound bionic limb after being born without a left hand.

Meet the real bionic man created by using artificial limbs and organs

A passionate technology fan, Ms Ashworth was motivated to make a contribution to the bionic eye research program.

First Implantation of Prototype Bionic Eye

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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Emily says: "It meant the only option was a bionic ear.

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What's fresh about the Bionic is that it's running a 1 GHz dual-core processor and connects to Verizon's 4G LTE network.