bioenergetics

[ bahy-oh-en-er-jet-iks ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊˌɛn ərˈdʒɛt ɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

Biochemistry. the study of energy transformation in living systems.
Psychology. a school of therapy that seeks to relieve stress and concomitant muscular tension through respiratory exercises, physical movement, improvement in body image, and free expression of ideas.

Origin of bioenergetics

First recorded in 1910–15; bio- + energetics

Example sentences from the Web for bioenergetics

  • Because of its physical approach to human emotions, bioenergetics is sometimes regarded as the West's therapeutic version of yoga.

    When You Don't Know Where to Turn |Steven J. Bartlett
  • Today there are three main varieties of emotional flooding therapies: bioenergetics, primal therapy, and implosive therapy.

    When You Don't Know Where to Turn |Steven J. Bartlett
  • Bioenergetics makes use of an unusual approach to physical exercise.

    When You Don't Know Where to Turn |Steven J. Bartlett
  • Of these holistic therapies, bioenergetics is perhaps considered the most respectable because it is used by some psychologists.

    When You Don't Know Where to Turn |Steven J. Bartlett

British Dictionary definitions for bioenergetics

bioenergetics
/ (ˌbaɪəʊˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the study of energy transformations in living organisms and systems

Derived forms of bioenergetics

bioenergetic, adjective

Scientific definitions for bioenergetics

bioenergetics
[ bī′ō-ĕn′ər-jĕtĭks ]

The scientific study of the flow and transformation of energy in and between living organisms and between living organisms and their environment.