bioenergetics

noun

bio·​en·​er·​get·​ics ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-ˌe-nər-ˈje-tiks 

plural in form but singular in construction

1

: the biology of energy transformations and energy exchanges (as in photosynthesis) within and between living things and their environments

2

: a system of physical and psychological therapy that is held to increase well-being by releasing blocked physical and psychic energy

bioenergetic

ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-ˌe-nər-ˈje-tik 

adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bioenergetics

• apologetics
• cytogenetics
• epigenetics
• peripatetics
• aesthetics
• ascetics
• asthmatics
• athletics
• cosmetics
• emetics
• esthetics
• genetics

Medical Definition

bioenergetics

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

bio·​en·​er·​get·​ics -ˌen-ər-ˈjet-iks 

1

: the biology of energy transformations and energy exchanges within and between living things and their environments

2

: a system of therapy that combines breathing and body exercises, psychological therapy, and the free expression of impulses and emotions and that is held to increase well-being by releasing blocked physical and psychic energy

bioenergetic

-ik 

adjective