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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Processing data, cross-pollinating ideas, and managing people are equally skills and physiological endeavors.
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026
Core temperature does rise, heart rate climbs and sweating occurs, so there’s genuine physiological overlap.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
There is increasing focus not only on bone density, but also on bone quality, remodeling dynamics and how the skeleton interacts with other physiological systems.
—Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
The highest stadium is Estadio Azteca in Mexico at 2,200m (7,218ft), which provides aerodynamic challenges in addition to physiological ones.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 20 June 2026
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026
Core temperature does rise, heart rate climbs and sweating occurs, so there’s genuine physiological overlap.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
There is increasing focus not only on bone density, but also on bone quality, remodeling dynamics and how the skeleton interacts with other physiological systems.
—Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
The highest stadium is Estadio Azteca in Mexico at 2,200m (7,218ft), which provides aerodynamic challenges in addition to physiological ones.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 20 June 2026
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“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiological. Accessed 25 Jun. 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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