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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.

Other Word Forms

  • biocybernetic adjective
  • biocybernetician noun
  • biocyberneticist noun

Etymology

Origin of biocybernetics

First recorded in 1965–70; bio- + cybernetics

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