physiological

[ fiz-ee-uh-loj-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to physiology.
2. consistent with the normal functioning of an organism.

Other Words From

• physi·o·logi·cal·ly adverb
• nonphys·i·o·logic adjective
• nonphys·i·o·logi·cal adjective
• nonphys·i·o·logi·cal·ly adverb
• unphys·i·o·logi·cal adjective
• unphys·i·o·logi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of physiological¹

First recorded in 1600–10; physiolog(y) + -ical

Example Sentences

"This is a common modification we see in biology. However, we found that HGF loses its physiological activity when it becomes nitrated, and this phenomenon accumulates with age."

From Science Daily

While antibiotic resistance provides some advantages for the bacteria to survive, the team discovered that it's also linked with a physiological limitation that hinders potential dominance.

From Science Daily

It denotes declines in physiological reserves and resilience following stressors like illness, injury or surgery.

From Science Daily

Because white-nose syndrome causes bats to shed fat during hibernation, the idea is that heftier bats will better withstand the often fatal physiological disruption, according to Frick.

From Los Angeles Times

Controlled fear experiences – where you can click your remote, close the book, or walk out of the haunted house whenever you want – offer the physiological high that fear triggers, without any real risk.

From Salon

Related Words

• corporal
• corporeal
• physical
• physiologic