Definition

Relating to the electrical activity produced by muscles, often used in devices that help control prosthetics.

Example

The myoelectric prosthetic arm allows users to control its movements using their muscle signals.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new myoelectric prosthetics they are developing?

Yeah, I read about them! They sound amazing.

I think it's incredible how they use muscle signals to operate.

Definitely! It makes them so much more intuitive for the users.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Myoelectric → It is formed from "myo-" (from Greek "mus" meaning muscle) and "electric" (from Greek "ēlektron" meaning amber, which was associated with electricity). The word "myoelectric" refers to electrical activity that originates from muscle tissue.

Memory Tip

Think of 'muscle' ('myo-') generating 'electric' signals — that's what myoelectric means.

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