neurofeedback

/ (ˌnjʊərəʊˈfiːdbæk) /

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physiol psychol a technique, for dealing with brain-based functional disorders without the use of medication or invasive procedures, in which brain activity is recorded using electrodes and presented visually or audibly so that the patient can know the state of the function he or she is trying to controlCompare biofeedback

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How to use neurofeedback in a sentence

Now, to be sure, neurofeedback is a controversial science, with a mixed history of clinical success.
High-Tech Meditation: Swap Your Yogi for a Headset|Gregory Ferenstein|April 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even for those who believe in the benefits of neurofeedback, there is broad disagreement about which brain waves to look for.
High-Tech Meditation: Swap Your Yogi for a Headset|Gregory Ferenstein|April 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST