# biofeedback

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈbaɪoʊ.fiːdˌbæk/ · frequency rank #62,716

## Definitions
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.
2. Being mindful of one's own sensations for similar purposes (irrespective of technological devices).

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/biofeedback