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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 desire for immortality is really a desire for liberation from the claustrophobia of our own minds, not a physiological discovery about how to keep our bodies running longer.
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Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
This research repeatedly suggests that the physiological effects of hormone therapy are ongoing and affect a variety of the body’s systems.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Greater signs of physiological stress These signs of bodily stress increased with rising temperature, suggesting that cooler nighttime temperatures may be better for the heart.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
The behavioral immune system, as scientists now call it, is a frontline defense, a set of psychological and physiological responses that detect and distance us from infectious threats before our biological immune system even has to get involved.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
This research repeatedly suggests that the physiological effects of hormone therapy are ongoing and affect a variety of the body’s systems.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Greater signs of physiological stress These signs of bodily stress increased with rising temperature, suggesting that cooler nighttime temperatures may be better for the heart.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
The behavioral immune system, as scientists now call it, is a frontline defense, a set of psychological and physiological responses that detect and distance us from infectious threats before our biological immune system even has to get involved.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physiological
physical
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The initiative will bring together agents from across the country in what the bureau describes as a structured team-building exercise aimed at reinforcing physical readiness and cohesion across field offices.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
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By depicting the most awkward and unpleasant aspects of puberty — from raging hormones to physical transformations and much, much more — the series helps dispel the embarrassment and shame associated with adolescence.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiological. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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