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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 highest stadium is Estadio Azteca in Mexico at 2,200m (7,218ft), which provides aerodynamic challenges in addition to physiological ones.
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Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Throughout the trial, the scientists monitored a wide variety of physiological factors, including the animals' weight, glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, hormone levels, internal inflammation and the specific composition of their gut bacteria.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The Khruangbin episode centers on a field experiment tracking listeners’ heart-rate responses during live performance, exploring how music produces measurable physiological change in an audience.
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Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Instead of viewing hot flashes as something women simply have to tolerate, researchers are beginning to see them as potentially meaningful indicators of broader physiological changes.
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Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for physiological
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Throughout the trial, the scientists monitored a wide variety of physiological factors, including the animals' weight, glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, hormone levels, internal inflammation and the specific composition of their gut bacteria.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The Khruangbin episode centers on a field experiment tracking listeners’ heart-rate responses during live performance, exploring how music produces measurable physiological change in an audience.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Instead of viewing hot flashes as something women simply have to tolerate, researchers are beginning to see them as potentially meaningful indicators of broader physiological changes.
—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for physiological
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physiological
physical
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In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
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Doulas practice across the country to assist patients before, during, and after childbirth, particularly with their emotional and physical needs.
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“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiological. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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