Myoelectric

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Using, or pertaining to, myoelectricity not-comparable

    "A myoelectric prosthesis uses EMG signals or potentials from voluntarily contracted muscles within a person's residual limb on the surface of the skin to control the movements of the prosthesis."

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"A myoelectric prosthesis uses EMG signals or potentials from voluntarily contracted muscles within a person's residual limb on the surface of the skin to control the movements of the prosthesis."

Etymology

From myo- + electric.

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