Physiologically: meaning, definitions and examples

⚕️
Add to dictionary

physiologically

 

[ ˌfɪziəˈlɒdʒɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in terms of physiological processes

In a way that relates to the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

Synonyms

anatomically, biologically, functionally

Examples of usage

  • The drug works physiologically to reduce inflammation in the body.
  • Physiologically speaking, the human body is a complex system of interconnected processes.
Context #2 | Adverb

in terms of physiological reactions

In a way that refers to the responses of an organism to stimuli.

Synonyms

reactively, responsively, sensitively

Examples of usage

  • The athlete was physiologically prepared for the intense competition.
  • Stress can affect us physiologically, leading to changes in heart rate and blood pressure.

Translations

Translations of the word "physiologically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fisiologicamente

🇮🇳 शारीरिक रूप से

🇩🇪 physiologisch

🇮🇩 fisiologis

🇺🇦 фізіологічно

🇵🇱 fizjologicznie

🇯🇵 生理学的に

🇫🇷 physiologiquement

🇪🇸 fisiológicamente

🇹🇷 fizyolojik olarak

🇰🇷 생리학적으로

🇸🇦 فسيولوجيًا

🇨🇿 fyziologicky

🇸🇰 fyziologicky

🇨🇳 生理上

🇸🇮 fiziološko

🇮🇸 lífeðlisfræðilega

🇰🇿 физиологиялық тұрғыдан

🇬🇪 ფიზიოლოგიურად

🇦🇿 fizioloji baxımdan

🇲🇽 fisiológicamente

Etymology

The word 'physiologically' is derived from the word 'physiology', which comes from the Greek words 'physis' (nature) and 'logos' (study). It first appeared in English in the early 19th century, referring to the study of the functions of living organisms. Over time, 'physiologically' came to be used to describe processes and reactions within the body in a scientific context.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,887, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.