an·droid (ān'droid') adj. Possessing human features. n. An automaton that is created from biological materials and resembles a human. Also called humanoid.
hu·man·oid (hyōō'mə-noid') adj. Having human characteristics or form. n.
A being having human form: "humanoids from some far-flung planet"(Robert Brustein).
Main Entry: hu·man·oid Pronunciation: 'hyü-m&-"noid, 'yü- Function: adjective : having human form or characteristics<humanoid dentition> <humanoid robots> —humanoidnoun