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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These metrics, beyond their physiological significance, also provide insights into emotional strain and stress levels.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Niraj Naik explained the reason behind this thoughtful gesture in an Instagram reel about women's unique physiological needs.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Eternal also helps people going through physiological changes, like women who want to ease perimenopausal symptoms.
—Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
Apart from clear physiological causes, life’s difficult phases, like grief, burnout or major transitions, can also take a toll on the body.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Niraj Naik explained the reason behind this thoughtful gesture in an Instagram reel about women's unique physiological needs.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Eternal also helps people going through physiological changes, like women who want to ease perimenopausal symptoms.
—Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
Apart from clear physiological causes, life’s difficult phases, like grief, burnout or major transitions, can also take a toll on the body.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for physiological
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“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiological. Accessed 20 May. 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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