physiological

American

[fiz-ee-uh-loj-i-kuhl] / ˌfɪz i əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /

Often physiologic

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of physiological

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

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Example Sentences

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Lilly leads in research, with 69 studies and 47 of them in Phase 3, as it explores a dozen different physiological targets in our body’s weight regulation.

From Barron's

These rhythms help regulate nearly every physiological process, including sleep and metabolism.

From Science Daily

The results show that temperature detection is closely matched to the specific physiological role of each part of the body, with internal organs using molecular mechanisms that differ from those found in the skin.

From Science Daily

Modern AI systems can now analyze very large datasets to connect subtle chemical signals in sweat with particular physiological conditions.

From Science Daily

"But what was most unexpected is that its individual subunits can be repurposed for several physiological functions -- including a function that allows cancer cells to survive and grow in high-stress environments."

From Science Daily

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