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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In situations such as receiving critical feedback or navigating interpersonal conflict, the brain may default to a threat state, triggering physiological and cognitive responses akin to fight-or-flight.
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Andriana Eliadis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
That’s a physiological issue (as opposed to a disease) known as blossom-end rot.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
Both groups have less physiological reserve and may have more problems regulating their body temperatures.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Perhaps in reaction to her own physiological stress response.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
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Andriana Eliadis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
That’s a physiological issue (as opposed to a disease) known as blossom-end rot.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
Both groups have less physiological reserve and may have more problems regulating their body temperatures.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Perhaps in reaction to her own physiological stress response.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
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“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiological. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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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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