Definition

Relating to the electric currents produced by living organisms or the effects of electricity on living tissues.

Example

The bioelectric signals in the body help regulate various physiological processes.

Conversation

Have you heard about the latest research on bioelectric signals in plants?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they can communicate through electricity!

I know, right? It really shows how bioelectric properties play a role in nature.

Exactly! It makes you think about the connections in living organisms.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bioelectric → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "electric" (from Latin "electricus", meaning of amber, which produces electricity). The word "bioelectric" refers to electrical phenomena that occur in living organisms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'life' ('bio-') and 'electricity' — bioelectric relates to the electrical processes that happen in living things.

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