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physiologize
verb
phys·i·ol·o·gize
\-ˌjīz\
Definition of physiologize
-ed/-ing/-s
intransitive verb
1 archaic : to enquire into or theorize on natural phenomena
2 : to formulate theories or explanations in accord with physiology
transitive verb
archaic : to explain (as a phenomenon) in terms of natural laws
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Origin and Etymology of physiologize
physiology + -ize
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