physiological
/ˌfɪziəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the way the body of a living thing works; concerning normal body functions.
- The athlete's physiological response to training included a lower resting heart rate.
- High altitude causes several physiological changes, such as faster breathing.
- The drug affects the physiological processes that control sleep.
- Relating to the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
- His research focuses on the physiological mechanisms of plant growth.
- The textbook covers the physiological basis of digestion.
- She is taking a course on physiological psychology, which links brain function to behavior.
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