biocybernetics

American  

[bahy-oh-sahy-ber-net-iks] / ˌbaɪ oʊˌsaɪ bərˈnɛt ɪks /

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 Word Forms

• biocybernetician
  noun
• biocyberneticist
  noun
• biocybernetic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of biocybernetics

First recorded in 1965–70; bio- + cybernetics