biofeedback
noun/ˌbaɪoʊˈfidˌbæk/
Frequency rank: #19,428 most common English word
Meaning
A technique in which a person learns to control bodily functions by receiving real-time information about those functions from monitoring equipment.
Example sentence
The therapist used biofeedback to help the patient learn how to control their stress response.
Synonyms & related words
- neurofeedback
- self-regulation
- conditioning
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