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biocybernetics

[ bahy-oh-sahy-ber-net-iks ]

noun

, Biology.
  1. the application of mathematical theory to communication and control in living organisms, especially regarding physiological feedback mechanisms and central nervous system control.

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Other Words From

  • bio·cyber·netic adjective
  • bio·cyber·neti·cist bi·o·cy·ber·ne·ti·cian [bahy-oh-sahy-ber-ni-, tish, -, uh, n], noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of biocybernetics1

First recorded in 1965–70; bio- + cybernetics

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