bioenergetics

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

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

Definition of bioenergetics

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

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Recent Examples on the Web After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 See More

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bioenergetics

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

bio·en·er·get·ics | \ -ˌen-ər-ˈjet-iks

Medical Definition of bioenergetics

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