1. of or relating to the energy transformations and energy flow in living organisms and biological systems
Usage: technical; scientific
2. of or relating to a form of psychotherapy that combines physical exercises, breathing techniques, and emotional release to promote healing and personal growth
Usage: alternative medicine; psychology

Examples

• The bioenergetic pathways in cells are essential for converting nutrients into usable energy.
• Researchers studied the bioenergetic efficiency of different metabolic processes.
• She attended a bioenergetic therapy session to work through emotional blockages.
• The bioenergetic analysis revealed how organisms adapt to their environments.
• Bioenergetic exercises are designed to release tension stored in the body.
• Understanding bioenergetic principles helps explain how muscles generate force.