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 kGoal Boost for Men is a $179 sit-on-top device paired with an app that delivers real-time biofeedback to guide pelvic floor training. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

That mixed picture will push credible brands to reframe their value around biofeedback and technique rather than raw strength gains. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

Connected trainers pair an intravaginal or sit-on-top sensor with a smartphone app, translating each contraction into real-time biofeedback and, in most cases, a game. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Fizimed’s Emy Trainer takes a biofeedback-only approach, meaning no electrostimulation and no vibration. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 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