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Feedback

A mechanism of communication within a system in that the input signal generates an output response which returns to influence the continued activity or productivity of that system.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A mechanism of communication within a system in that the input signal generates an output response which returns to influence the continued activity or productivity of that system.

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  • Feedbacks

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2 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, radiation effects.

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general; prefer specifics

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History Note

1965

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  1. L01w.906w.394w.211w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Feedback. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005246. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005246
  2. Feedback. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feedback
  3. Feedback. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q183635