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

OTHER WORDS FROM physiological

Words nearby physiological

physiologic occlusion, physiologic rest position, physiologic retraction ring, physiologic scotoma, physiologic unit, physiological, physiological anatomy, physiological atmosphere, physiological dead space, physiological drive, physiological phonetics

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British Dictionary definitions for physiologically

physiological
/ (ˌfɪzɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) /

adjective

of or relating to physiology
of or relating to normal healthful functioning; not pathological

Derived forms of physiological

physiologically, adverb

Medical definitions for physiologically

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.