histophysiology

noun

his·​to·​phys·​i·​ol·​o·​gy ˌhi-stō-ˌfi-zē-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce histophysiology (audio)
1
: a branch of physiology concerned with the function and activities of tissues
2
: structural and functional tissue organization
histophysiological adjective

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of histophysiology was circa 1886

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“Histophysiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/histophysiology. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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