histophysiology
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his·to·phys·i·ol·o·gy

noun \-ˌfi-zē-ˈä-lə-jē\

Definition of HISTOPHYSIOLOGY

1
: a branch of physiology concerned with the function and activities of tissues
2
: structural and functional tissue organization
his·to·phys·i·o·log·i·cal \-ē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl\ or his·to·phys·i·o·log·ic \-jik\ adjective

First Known Use of HISTOPHYSIOLOGY

circa 1886

his·to·phys·i·ol·o·gy

noun \-ˌfiz-ē-ˈäl-ə-jē\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; his·to·phys·i·ol·o·gies

Medical Definition of HISTOPHYSIOLOGY

1
: a branch of physiology concerned with the function and activities of tissues
2
: tissue organization (as of a bodily part) especially as it relates to function <the histophysiology of the thyroid gland>
his·to·phys·i·o·log·i·cal \-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl\ (audio pronunciation) also his·to·phys·i·o·log·ic \-ˈläj-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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