myoelectric

my·o·e·lec·tric

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-oh-i-lek-trik]
- /ˌmaɪ oʊ ɪˈlɛk trɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-oh-i-lek-trik]
- /ˌmaɪ oʊ ɪˈlɛk trɪk/

Definitions of myoelectric word

adjective myoelectric of or relating to electrical impulses, generated by muscles of the body, which may be amplified and used especially to control artificial limbs. 1
adjective myoelectric of or relating to an artificial limb under myoelectric control. 1
adjective myoelectric denoting a type of powered artificial hand or limb that detects electrical changes in the muscles of the stump and converts these into movements 0
adjective myoelectric designating or of potential developed in a muscle or muscles which is then picked up, amplified, and used to operate various attached prosthetic devices 0

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Origin of myoelectric

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20; myo- + electric

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myoelectric popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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