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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Scientists aren't exactly sure how stretching improves mood on a physiological level.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Mosconi is quick to point out that rodents die quickly after their reproductive years, suggesting that their brains do not undergo the physiological adaptation post-menopause that humans do.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2025
Modern neuroscience now reveals that intense negative experiences can produce measurable physiological changes in the brain, alterations in connectivity, activation patterns, and stress response networks, akin to the effects of a physical injury.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Understanding the careful examination of a complete picture of how fatty acid works in the distinct physiological context of mice, and then human skin, would be necessary before applying it to humans.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Mosconi is quick to point out that rodents die quickly after their reproductive years, suggesting that their brains do not undergo the physiological adaptation post-menopause that humans do.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2025
Modern neuroscience now reveals that intense negative experiences can produce measurable physiological changes in the brain, alterations in connectivity, activation patterns, and stress response networks, akin to the effects of a physical injury.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Understanding the careful examination of a complete picture of how fatty acid works in the distinct physiological context of mice, and then human skin, would be necessary before applying it to humans.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 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 14 Nov. 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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