bioenergetics
noun
bio·en·er·get·ics ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-ˌe-nər-ˈje-tiks 
plural in form but singular in construction
1
: the biology of energy transformations and energy exchanges (as in photosynthesis) within and between living things and their environments
2
: a system of physical and psychological therapy that is held to increase well-being by releasing blocked physical and psychic energy
bioenergetic
ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-ˌe-nər-ˈje-tik
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. 
Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 See More
Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Porter earned a doctorate in human bioenergetics at BSU's School of Kinesiology. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1907, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
bioenergetics
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
bio·en·er·get·ics -ˌen-ər-ˈjet-iks
1
: the biology of energy transformations and energy exchanges within and between living things and their environments
2
: a system of therapy that combines breathing and body exercises, psychological therapy, and the free expression of impulses and emotions and that is held to increase well-being by releasing blocked physical and psychic energy
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