bioenergetics

(-en′ər jetiks)

noun

a branch of energetics that deals with how a living organism converts food, sunlight, etc. into useful energy

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See bioenergetics in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun (used with a sing. verb)
  1. Biochemistry The study of the flow and transformation of energy in and between living organisms and between living organisms and their environment.
  2. Psychology A therapeutic approach that incorporates breathing, movement, body exercises, psychotherapy, and free expression of feelings to enhance self-awareness and well-being and relieve physical and emotional tension.

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  • biˌo·en·er·getˈic adjective

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