physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfi-zē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to an organism's healthy or normal functioning
the sodium level was physiological
3
: differing in, involving, or affecting physiological factors
a physiological strain of bacteria
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And there were subtle physiological differences, such as in its humerus.
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Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 26 May 2026
This drives muscle protein synthesis, the physiological process where the body creates new muscle proteins, leading to hypertrophy.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Because its electrical output responds to small changes in moisture, the system detects physiological signals linked to humidity variations.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
That structure is what drives the physiological shift the method is known for.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
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Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 26 May 2026
This drives muscle protein synthesis, the physiological process where the body creates new muscle proteins, leading to hypertrophy.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Because its electrical output responds to small changes in moisture, the system detects physiological signals linked to humidity variations.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
That structure is what drives the physiological shift the method is known for.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
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“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiological. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfiz-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of healthy or normal functioning of the body
Medical Definition
physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfiz-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to an organism's healthy or normal functioning
3
: differing in, involving, or affecting physiological factors
a physiological strain of bacteria
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