physiological
[ fiz-ee-uh-loj-i-kuh l ]
/ ˌfɪz i əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /
adjective
of or relating to physiology.
consistent with the normal functioning of an organism.
Often
phys·i·o·log·ic.
Origin of physiological
First recorded in 1600–10;
physiolog(y) +
-ical
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physiological
/ (ˌfɪzɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) /
adjective
of or relating to physiology
of or relating to normal healthful functioning; not pathological
Derived forms of physiological
physiologically, adverbMedical definitions for physiological
physiological
[ fĭz′ē-ə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl ]
adj.
Of or relating to physiology.
Being in accord with or characteristic of the normal functioning of a living organism.
Relating to the action of a drug when given to a healthy person, as distinguished from its therapeutic action.