Bioenergetics

Pronunciation: /ˈˌbaɪoʊˈˌɛnɝdʒɛtɪk/

Bioenergetics (adj)

  1. Relating to how living things get, use, and store energy to keep cells working.
  2. Relating to energy changes caused by chemical reactions inside cells.
  3. Used by some therapies to describe treatment that claims to affect a person’s energy.

Bioenergetics (adjective)

Examples

  • Cells use bioenergetic processes to turn food into usable energy.
  • The body relies on bioenergetic systems to keep muscles working.