Neuroprosthesis

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A prosthesis (such as a cochlear implant) used to improve the function of an impaired nervous system.
  2. 2
    Any prosthesis that directly interfaces with the nervous system.

Etymology

From neuro- + prosthesis. By surface analysis, neuro- + prosth- + -esis.

Related phrases

nervous system

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