of or relating to normal healthful functioning; not pathological
Derived forms
physiologically (ˌphysioˈlogically)
adverb
physiological in American English
(ˌfɪziəˈlɑdʒɪkəl)
adjective
1.
of physiology
2.
characteristic of or promoting normal, or healthy, functioning
Also ˌphysioˈlogic
Derived forms
physiologically (ˌphysioˈlogically)
adverb
Examples of 'physiological' in a sentence
physiological
We know our mind is having clear physiological effects in those short-term ways.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
We know our mind is having clear physiological effects in those short-term ways.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The findings offer further support for the idea that the mind is able to control physiological processes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The physiological changes required for fighting or running are the same.
Atkinson, Jacqueline M Coping with Stress at Work (1988)
It is essential for dozens of physiological processes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Meditation has time and again been shown to have physiological effects.
Westcott, Patsy Alternative Health Care for Women (1991)
The only significant physiological changes these pills had was an increase in flatulence!
Holford, Patrick The Family Nutrition Workbook (1988)
Research has shown that a variety of physiological changes take place during meditation.
Chaitow, Leon The Beat Fatigue Workbook - how to identify the causes (1988)
The emerging research on the links between behavioral and physiological differences is another important push in the same direction.
Bee, Helen The Developing Child (7th edn.) (1995)
There are intrinsic genetic and physiological differences between men and women and one of the most importantis in the brain.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The physiological changes that take place as we grow older affect how much we eat and what we want to eat.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
They are part of a normal physiological process, and are temporary.
French, Barbara Coping with Bulimia (1987)
The warmth comes instead from the carbon dioxide's physiological effects on the plants.
Oliver Morton Eating the Sun: How Plants Power the Planet (2007)
The physiological processes that power the world in his models are processes that he has studied in the lab and in the field.
Oliver Morton Eating the Sun: How Plants Power the Planet (2007)
So try cycling, rowing or another activity for similar physiological effect.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Afterwards, their livers return to normal size and the birds show no physiological side effects.
Joanna Blythman Bad Food Britain (2006)
They taught us about the physiological and emotional changes our mother would experience as she came to the end of her life on earth.
Christianity Today (2000)
In the case of human actors, intentions can result in action only by means of some physiological processes.
Hindess, Barry Choice, Rationality, and Social Theory (1988)
The physiological processes involved are not a detachable component that can be shed when one discovers that one is not the leader of the pack.
Dylan Evans PLACEBO: The Belief Effect (2003)
One exercise involves the planning of dives, and how to deal with the physiological effects and challenges of deeper scuba diving.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This means that when you really have to exert yourself unexpectedly, the effects upon your physiological processes and cardiovascular system will be far less drastic.
Shreeve, Dr Caroline M Lower Your Blood Pressure in 4 Easy Stages (1989)
Others may show more regular mood fluctuations, triggered by hormonal cycles, seasons of the year and physiological changes.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Although often thought of as baddies, they are part of normal physiological processes such as breathing and killing bacteria, so they are unavoidable.