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

Feeling "brighter, more alert and more connected" has real physiological effects.

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Raising core body temperature through hot-water immersion can support several important physiological processes.

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The polygraph exam uses a device strapped to a subject’s body to measure physiological responses like heart rate, blood pressure and perspiration as the person answers yes-or-no questions.

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Neurons in worms react to their surroundings in much the same way, triggering physiological changes.

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Even hearing his name can trigger a physiological response.

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Related Words

• corporal 
• corporeal 
• physical