biofeedback
noun
bio·feed·back
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Definition of biofeedback
: the technique of making unconscious or involuntary bodily processes (such as heartbeats or brain waves) perceptible to the senses (as by the use of an oscilloscope) in order to manipulate them by conscious mental control
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His behavior at home grows so explosive that his parents insist he either see a therapist or learn biofeedback methods for regulating his emotions. — Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, "Boy, Uninterrupted," 10 Sep. 2019 Cognitive behavioral therapy and biofeedback may be options. — Sara Twogood, Quartz, "The science behind why you crave carbs when you’re on your period," 7 Aug. 2019 Stress Reduction: Try yoga, biofeedback, or other mindfulness exercises. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "Is It a Migraine or a Another Headache? How to Tell the Difference, According to Neurologists," 28 May 2019 These modules also incorporate heart-rate and breath-sensor data to provide users with biofeedback. — Meeri Kim, courant.com, "Virtual Reality Helps Patients Ease Stress And Pain," 12 June 2018 These modules also incorporate heart-rate and breath-sensor data to provide users with biofeedback. — Meeri Kim, courant.com, "Virtual Reality Helps Patients Ease Stress And Pain," 12 June 2018 These modules also incorporate heart-rate and breath-sensor data to provide users with biofeedback. — Meeri Kim, courant.com, "Virtual Reality Helps Patients Ease Stress And Pain," 12 June 2018 These modules also incorporate heart-rate and breath-sensor data to provide users with biofeedback. — Meeri Kim, courant.com, "Virtual Reality Helps Patients Ease Stress And Pain," 12 June 2018 These modules also incorporate heart-rate and breath-sensor data to provide users with biofeedback. — Meeri Kim, courant.com, "Virtual Reality Helps Patients Ease Stress And Pain," 12 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'biofeedback.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for biofeedback
biofeedback
noun
English Language Learners Definition of biofeedback
: the technique of controlling things in your body (such as heartbeats or brain waves) with your conscious mind
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biofeedback
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bio·feed·back
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Medical Definition of biofeedback
: the technique of making unconscious or involuntary bodily processes (as heartbeat or brain waves) perceptible to the senses (as by the use of an oscilloscope) in order to manipulate them by conscious mental control