adj
physiological
fihz-ee-uh-LOJ-ee-kuhl
adj
1
Relating to physiology — the normal functioning of living things and their organs.
"Stress causes physiological changes like a faster heartbeat."
"The study measured physiological responses to exercise."
How to Use Physiological
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with how the body's organs and systems actually function.
Common pairings
physiological effects
physiological response
physiological needs
Word Forms
more physiological comparative, most physiological superlative
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Etymology
Built from physio- (relating to nature/body) plus -logical, ultimately from Greek roots meaning "nature" and "study."