Bioelectricity

/ˌbaɪoʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ noun

Definition

Electricity produced by or present in living organisms, used for functions like nerve transmission and muscle contraction.

Etymology

From bio- (life) + electricity (from amber, via Greek elektron), a scientific term established in the 18th century as researchers discovered animals generated electrical signals.

Kelly Says

When you get a shock touching a fence, an electric eel, or a friend's hand after walking on carpet, you're experiencing the same principle bioelectricity uses to make your brain and heart work.

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