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.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of biocybernetics¹

First recorded in 1965–70; bio- + cybernetics