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☆ cy·borg (sī′bôrg′)

noun

a hypothetical human being modified for life in a hostile or alien environment by the substitution of artificial organs and other body parts

Etymology: cyb(ernetic) org(anism)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

cyborg Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • become: Batou of Section 9 is slowly becoming more cyborg than human.

Adjective modifier

  • human: Except The Boss - that's his name, I swear - wants me to bring in another human cyborg on the run.

Modifies a noun

  • occupation: Identity/Class: Cyborg Occupation: Racing car driver, mostly stock car racing or endurance racing.
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