definitions

physiological

[ fiz-ee-uh-loj-i-kuh l ]
/ ˌfɪz i əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /
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adjective

of or relating to physiology.
consistent with the normal functioning of an organism.

Nearby words

physiologic occlusion, physiologic rest position, physiologic retraction ring, physiologic scotoma, physiologic unit, physiological, physiological anatomy, physiological atmosphere, physiological dead space, physiological drive, physiological phonetics
Often phys·i·o·log·ic.

Origin of physiological

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

Related forms

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British Dictionary definitions for non-physiological

physiological

/ (ˌfɪzɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) /

adjective

of or relating to physiology
of or relating to normal healthful functioning; not pathological

Derived Forms

physiologically, adverb
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Medicine definitions for non-physiological

physiological

[ fĭz′ē-ə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl ]

adj.

Of or relating to physiology.
Being in accord with or characteristic of the normal functioning of a living organism.
Relating to the action of a drug when given to a healthy person, as distinguished from its therapeutic action.
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