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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This temporary form of hair shedding is called telogen effluvium and can happen any time the body undergoes significant physiological or psychological strain.
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Julia Sullivan, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
Grief is also physiological, Moffa says.
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The course, which is called Menopause Mentor, will teach trainers and others about the specific physiological, psychological, social and hormonal changes women face in menopause.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Feb. 2026
Sleep requires the body to cool down At the physiological level, the mechanism is straightforward.
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Julia Sullivan, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
Grief is also physiological, Moffa says.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The course, which is called Menopause Mentor, will teach trainers and others about the specific physiological, psychological, social and hormonal changes women face in menopause.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Feb. 2026
Sleep requires the body to cool down At the physiological level, the mechanism is straightforward.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiological. Accessed 14 Mar. 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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