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Biofeedback

//ˈbaɪoʊ.fiːdˌbæk// noun

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  1. 1
    A technique of gaining greater awareness of the many physiological functions of one's own body by using electronic or other instruments, and with the goal of being able to manipulate the body's systems at will. countable, uncountable

    "Biotics must develop conscious control over their nervous systems, sending specific electrical impulses to the element zero nodules embedded in their nerves. They are taught to use their implants and amps with biofeedback devices and physical mnemonics. Specific gestures or muscle movements fire the proper sequence of nerves to activate a certain skill."

  2. 2
    a training program in which a person is given information about physiological processes (heart rate or blood pressure) that is not normally available with the goal of gaining conscious control of them wordnet

Etymology

From bio- + feedback. First appears c. 1970 in the Journal of Transpersonal Psychology.

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