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Physiological: meaning, definitions and examples

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physiological

 

[ ˌfɪziəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

biological processes

Physiological refers to the natural processes and functions of living organisms and their parts. It encompasses how organs, systems, and cells work together to maintain life. This term is often used in medicine to describe functions related to the body.

Synonyms

anatomical, biological, functional.

Examples of usage

  • Physiological responses to stress can vary from person to person.
  • The physiological effects of exercise include increased heart rate and improved circulation.
  • She studied the physiological changes that occur during puberty.

Translations

Translations of the word "physiological" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fisiológico

🇮🇳 शारीरिक

🇩🇪 physiologisch

🇮🇩 fisiologis

🇺🇦 фізіологічний

🇵🇱 fizjologiczny

🇯🇵 生理的な

🇫🇷 physiologique

🇪🇸 fisiológico

🇹🇷 fizyolojik

🇰🇷 생리학적인

🇸🇦 فسيولوجي

🇨🇿 fyziologický

🇸🇰 fyziologický

🇨🇳 生理的

🇸🇮 fiziološki

🇮🇸 lífeðlisfræðilegur

🇰🇿 физиологиялық

🇬🇪 ფიზიოლოგიური

🇦🇿 fizioloji

🇲🇽 fisiológico

Etymology

The term 'physiological' comes from the Greek word 'physiologia', which means the study of nature. It combines the word 'physis', referring to nature or natural order, and 'logia', meaning the study or discourse. The concept began to take shape in the 18th century when scientists began to systematically investigate the functions of living organisms. In the field of medicine and biology, 'physiology' emerged as a distinct discipline, focusing on how various biological systems operate and interact. Over time, the adjective 'physiological' was adopted to describe anything relating to these biological functions. Today, the term is prevalent in various scientific fields, particularly in medicine, where understanding physiological processes is essential for diagnosing and treating health issues.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,821, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.