Physiologic: meaning, definitions and examples
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physiologic
[ ˌfɪziəˈlɒdʒɪk ]
biological processes
Physiologic refers to the natural physical functions and processes of living organisms. It encompasses the study of bodily systems in health and how they respond to various stimuli. The term often implies normal functioning, differentiating from pathological states.
Synonyms
biological, functional, organic
Examples of usage
- The body's physiologic response to stress includes increased heart rate.
- Physiologic adaptations occur during intense physical training.
- Research focuses on physiologic changes during sleep.
Translations
Translations of the word "physiologic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fisiológico
🇮🇳 शारीरिक
🇩🇪 physiologisch
🇮🇩 fisiologis
🇺🇦 фізіологічний
🇵🇱 fizjologiczny
🇯🇵 生理的
🇫🇷 physiologique
🇪🇸 fisiológico
🇹🇷 fizyolojik
🇰🇷 생리학적
🇸🇦 فسيولوجي
🇨🇿 fyziologický
🇸🇰 fyziologický
🇨🇳 生理的
🇸🇮 fiziološki
🇮🇸 lífeðlisfræðilegur
🇰🇿 физиологиялық
🇬🇪 ფიზიოლოგიური
🇦🇿 fizioloji
🇲🇽 fisiológico
Etymology
The term 'physiologic' derives from the Greek word 'phusis', which means nature, and the Latin 'logi' from 'logia', meaning study or science. Its use dates back to the early 19th century when the study of physical processes within living organisms became a structured science. As medicine and biology evolved, the distinction between physiologic and pathologic (dealing with diseases) became essential for understanding health and illness. Today, the term is frequently used in various scientific fields, including medicine, biology, and psychology, to describe normal bodily functions and the underlying processes that contribute to overall health.