bioroid

noun — 2 senses

bioroid

noun

UK /ˈbaɪ.əʊˌdɹɔɪd/ · US /ˈbaɪ.oʊˌdɹɔɪd/

Etymology Blend of bio- + android.

1

Literature, Media, Publishing, Science fiction A cybernetic or fully biological organism created by artificial means.

2

Literature, Media, Publishing, Science fiction A genetically engineered humanoid-like organism created for the purpose of enslavement.

Synonyms: biorobot, replicant
Related terms: biobot, biorobotics, biot, cyborg, genetic engineering, nanobot

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