physiological

Often phys·i·o·log·ic

[fiz-ee-uh-loj-i-kuhl]

adjective

1. of or relating to physiology.

2. consistent with the normal functioning of an organism.

Other Word Forms

• physiologically adverb
• nonphysiologic adjective
• nonphysiological adjective
• nonphysiologically adverb
• unphysiological adjective
• unphysiologically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of physiological¹

First recorded in 1600–10; physiolog(y) + -ical

Example Sentences

“Bicarb,” as runners call it, has long been known to help tamp down the painful physiological effects of intense effort.

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It wasn’t outrageous in itself to seek to examine physiological differences among the world’s populations.

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You might not want to add anti-inflammatory medications to your recovery regimen—perhaps due to issues with your kidneys or GI tract—and you want to support the natural physiological response to injury.

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She said the National Climate Assessments have helped “bridge the physiological distance” for Americans.

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They said the separate "physiological pathway" for this chronic type of pain meant it could now be a target for future therapies.

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Related Words

• corporal 
• corporeal 
• physical