biofeedback

noun

bio·​feed·​back ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-ˈfēd-ˌbak 

: 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

Examples of biofeedback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The nonprofit’s work examines how technologies such as XR, AI, biosensing, spatial computing, biofeedback, and immersive storytelling may contribute to education, healing, communication, creativity, and human connection. —Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 June 2026

There’s also a useful session with the naturopath and ‘biofeedback’ to check your breathing pattern and discuss how that reflects your emotional state. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

My lab is investigating biofeedback and neurofeedback tools to help make these invisible states and metrics visible to aid in training. —David Van Den Heever, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026

Heart rate variability biofeedback, where athletes learn to monitor and regulate the rhythm of their heartbeat in real time, has shown real promise. —Amy Cuddy, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for biofeedback

• almanac
• camelback
• cardiac
• carryback
• cluniac
• diamondback
• lumberjack
• maniac
• paperback
• piggyback
• quarterback
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Medical Definition

biofeedback

noun

bio·​feed·​back -ˈfēd-ˌbak 

: 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