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bioelectricity

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bioelectricity
[-ilektris′itē]
Etymology: Gk, bios + elektron, amber
electrical current that is generated by living tissues, such as nerves and muscles. The electrical potentials of human tissues, recorded by electrocardiograph, electroencephalograph, and similar sensitive devices, are used in diagnosing the condition of various vital organs.
bioelectricity
the electrical phenomena that appear in living tissues, as that generated by muscle and nerve.
bioelectricity
A general term for the low-power electric currents that normally flow within nerves and muscles
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Regardless of the fuel source, the researchers found that bioelectricity was the most efficient option.
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