myoelectric

[ mahy-oh-i-lek-trik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to electrical impulses, generated by muscles of the body, which may be amplified and used especially to control artificial limbs.
2. of or relating to an artificial limb under myoelectric control.

myoelectric

/ ˌmaɪəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk /

adjective

1. denoting a type of powered artificial hand or limb that detects electrical changes in the muscles of the stump and converts these into movements

Word History and Origins

Origin of myoelectric¹

First recorded in 1915–20; myo- + electric

Example Sentences

Bionic artificial limbs typically pick up electrical signals from the muscles that remain above the amputation site, thanks to something called myoelectric technology, to carry out an intended motion.

From Seattle Times

Yoshida became interested in manufacturing at an early age, learning how to weld at his grandfather's ironworks and then going on to found a company that produces myoelectric prosthetic hands.

From Reuters

The bionic arm is controlled by the user flexing their muscle and those signals are read by myoelectric sensors.

From BBC

Since March, a Qatari-funded hospital in Gaza has been providing myoelectric prostheses, motorised devices powered by batteries and controlled by electrical signals generated by muscles.

From Reuters

He is now able to play with his two children, eat, drink and do home repairs with his newly-installed myoelectric limb, he said.

From Reuters