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electrobiology

noun

  1. branch of biology that deals with electrical phenomena in living organisms
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: From electro- + biology.

  1. The study of the production and use of electricity by biological organisms.
  2. A theory of animal magnetism according to which the actions, feelings, etc. of a person are controlled by the will of the operator.

    “This is one of the feats of Al-Simiyá = white magic; fascinating the eyes. In Europe it has lately taken the name of "Electro-biology".”

    ““To create life, to use science itself, chemical galvanism, electrobiology, etcetera, etcetera. To reanimate dead tissue, now, whomever unlocks that mystery, is not a man, but a god.” “Like Frankenstein.” “Who?” “Like Dr. Victor Frankenstein.” “Never heard of him.” “Right.””