Synonyms of physiological

physiological

adjective

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.

Related Words

• physical
• anatomic
• somatic
• bodily
• corporeal
• animal
• corporal
• sensual
• carnal
• sensuous
• material
• fleshly
• hand-to-hand

Dissimilar Words

• psychological
• mental
• inner
• intellectual
• cerebral
• spiritual
• immaterial
• metaphysical
• psychic
• incorporeal
• insubstantial
• ethereal
• bodiless
• nonphysical
• nonmaterial

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of physiological

This capacity supports the physiological regulation that enables wiser social and professional decisions. — Sharon A. Kuhn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Pillow positive — Slang for patients who are regularly admitted into hospitals for prolonged stays, but with no apparent physiological problem. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026

Behavioral and physiological ecologist Ken Armitage, who died in 2022, began his marmot research at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in 1962. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

In some cases, physiological changes may also be a contributing factor. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026