noun
physiology
fih-zee-O-luhd-zhee
noun
1
The branch of biology that studies how living organisms and their parts function.
"Her physiology course covers how the heart and lungs work together."
"Understanding animal physiology helps vets diagnose illness."
2
The particular way a living thing's body functions.
"A bird's physiology is adapted for flight."
How to Use Physiology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe science of how bodies and living things work internally.
Common pairings
human physiology
plant physiology
study physiology
Word Forms
physiologies plural
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Etymology
From French physiologie, from Latin physiologia, from Greek phusiologia ("natural philosophy"), from phusis ("nature") plus logos ("study").