Biomedical Engineering Glossary

noun a branch of science and technology concerned with the study of mechanical systems that function like living organisms or parts of living organisms

• The field of bionics focuses on the design and implementation of artificial body parts.
• I heard they're working on some cool bionics that can enhance human abilities.
• Check out those bionics, they're like something out of a sci-fi movie!
• Her ability to adapt to any situation is like having bionics built into her brain.

noun a thin, pliable sheet or layer of tissue that covers or lines a part of the body, forms the boundaries of organs, and serves to protect or enclose them

• The cell membrane is a selectively permeable barrier that surrounds the cell.
• The membrane around the cell is like a protective bubble.
• The cell's membrane is like its own little shield.
• The membrane acts as a gatekeeper, allowing only certain substances to pass through.