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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Plant dormancy is a type of physiological rest.
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This is a time when many clubs look for a shot in the arm — a physiological boost, to help see off fatigue among their other players and inspire belief.
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Holistic support is layered alongside clinical care, with the intention of addressing both emotional safety and physiological regulation.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Plant dormancy is a type of physiological rest.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
This is a time when many clubs look for a shot in the arm — a physiological boost, to help see off fatigue among their other players and inspire belief.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Holistic support is layered alongside clinical care, with the intention of addressing both emotional safety and physiological regulation.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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 Jan. 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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