variants
or physiologic
as in physical
of or relating to the functioning of living bodies or their parts
People often have a physiological response to fear, such as sweating or shaking.
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Recent Examples of physiological
The horticultural importance of vernalization – cold exposure to induce flowering or other physiological processes – is not restricted to deciduous fruit trees.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
This is because adolescent brains are undergoing rapid development, and connections are being formed and reorganized at a high rate of speed during the teen years, a physiological concept called neuroplasticity.
—Danielle Sukenik, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
There’s time for long, detailed descriptions of physiological human processes.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
Researchers have identified the endocannabinoid system (ECS) as a critical regulator of physiological processes, opening doors to novel therapies.
—Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
This is because adolescent brains are undergoing rapid development, and connections are being formed and reorganized at a high rate of speed during the teen years, a physiological concept called neuroplasticity.
—Danielle Sukenik, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
There’s time for long, detailed descriptions of physiological human processes.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
Researchers have identified the endocannabinoid system (ECS) as a critical regulator of physiological processes, opening doors to novel therapies.
—Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for physiological
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physiological
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Not having a big, physical presence down low, as well as someone who can block shots, rebound, run the floor, and be a constant lob threat, is a problem when Dončić is on the floor.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Studios plans to continue releasing Hong Kong Cinema Classics in both digital and physical formats beyond these initial offerings.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the anatomical details of Phosphatherium fossils found in Morocco are clear that the small mammal shared some key traits in common with elephants to the exclusion of other mammals, such as part of the upper jaw making up a border of the eye socket and enlarged lower incisor teeth.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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During their stay in space, they are expected to conduct a series of experiments, including the first anatomical X-rays taken in space, sending television images to ham radio enthusiasts, and the first cultivation of mushrooms in space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiological. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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