physiology vs. biology
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the branch of biology dealing with the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes.
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the organic processes or functions in an organism or in any of its parts.
noun
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the science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially with reference to origin, growth, reproduction, structure, and behavior.
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the living organisms of a region.
the biology of Pennsylvania.
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the biological phenomena characteristic of an organism or a group of organisms.
She is studying the biology of worms, especially in regard to their reproductive behavior.
