Biomedical cybernetics

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Biomedical Cybernetics

Biomedical Cybernetics (pronunciation: /ˌbaɪoʊˈmɛdɪkəl saɪbərˈnɛtɪks/) is a branch of Cybernetics that applies the principles of cybernetics to the field of medicine. It involves the study and application of feedback control systems and communication pathways in biological organisms, particularly in relation to health and disease states.

Etymology

The term "Biomedical Cybernetics" is derived from the Greek words "bios" (life), "medicus" (pertaining to physicians), and "kybernetes" (steersman, guide, governor). It was first used in the mid-20th century, coinciding with the development of computer science and information theory.

Related Terms

  • Cybernetics: The science of communication and control systems in both machines and living things.
  • Biomedicine: The branch of medical science that applies biological and physiological principles to clinical practice.
  • Systems Biology: An interdisciplinary field that focuses on complex interactions within biological systems.
  • Health Informatics: The interdisciplinary study of the design, development, adoption, and application of IT-based innovations in healthcare services delivery, management, and planning.

Applications

Biomedical Cybernetics has a wide range of applications in the medical field. It is used in the development of artificial intelligence systems for diagnosis and treatment, the design of prosthetic devices, the modeling of biological systems, and the analysis of patient data for predictive purposes.

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