neuroprosthesis en · NOUN
Etymology
From neuro- + prosthesis. By surface analysis, neuro- + prosth- + -esis.
Meanings
- A prosthesis (such as a cochlear implant) used to improve the function of an impaired nervous system.
- Any prosthesis that directly interfaces with the nervous system.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| neuroprostheses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
electroneuroprosthesis · neuroprosthetics
Translations (4)
fi hermoproteesi (prosthesis for an impaired nervous system) · fi neuroproteesi (prosthesis for an impaired nervous system) · fi hermoproteesi (prosthesis that interfaces with the nervous system) · fi neuroproteesi (prosthesis that interfaces with the nervous system)