bioroid

English

Etymology

Blend of bio- +‎ android.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈbaɪ.əʊˌdɹɔɪd/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈbaɪ.oʊˌdɹɔɪd/

Noun

bioroid (plural bioroids)

1. (science fiction) A cybernetic or fully biological organism created by artificial means.
2. (science fiction) A genetically engineered humanoid-like organism created for the purpose of enslavement.

Synonyms

• biorobot
• replicant

See also

• biobot
• biorobotics
• biot
• cyborg
• genetic engineering
• nanobot