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biofeedback

noun

  1. process of gaining greater awareness of many physiological functions primarily using instruments that provide information on the activity of those same systems, with a goal of being able to manipulate them at will
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪoʊ.fiːdˌbæk/

noun

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

  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.

    “Biotics must develop conscious control over their nervous systems, sending specific electrical impulses to the element zero nodules embedded in their nerves. They are taught to use their implants and amps with biofeedback devices and physical mnemonics. Specific gestures or muscle movements fire the proper sequence of nerves to activate a certain skill.”

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