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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Only leatherbacks in the no-crawl control group showed notably higher glucose levels, indicating that the act of crawling itself, rather than the seaweed, may have the stronger short-term physiological impact.

From Science Daily

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

From BBC

She rehabbed during her freshman year, diving into her difficult classes as a physiological science major but lending support at practices and some meets.

From Los Angeles Times

The reason behind the legislation is to protect an individual’s physical and physiological health, according to advocates against conversion therapy, who say it causes depression and can lead to addictive and compulsive behavior.

From Washington Times

These are speeds that can induce physiological “highs” in humans.

From Scientific American

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