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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Dietary protein supports not just muscle recovery but also immune function, hormone production, and numerous other physiological processes that determine how well practitioners feel both on and off the mat.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Bartholomew explained that Gulf conditions push marine life to its physiological limits.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Dietary protein supports not just muscle recovery but also immune function, hormone production, and numerous other physiological processes that determine how well practitioners feel both on and off the mat.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
Duchamp’s title also alluded to the physiological similarity between a sneeze and an orgasm.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiological. Accessed 25 Apr. 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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