physiology

[ fiz-ee-ol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌfɪz iˈɒl ə dʒi /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR physiology ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

the branch of biology dealing with the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes.

the organic processes or functions in an organism or in any of its parts.

Origin of physiology

1555–65; <Latin physiologia<Greek physiología science of natural causes and phenomena. See physio-, -logy

Words nearby physiology

physiologic rest position, physiologic retraction ring, physiologic scotoma, physiologic unit, physiologist, physiology, physiometry, physiopathology, physiotherapy, physiotype, physique

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Example sentences from the Web for physiology

The curriculum includes medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and mock visits.
Time-crunched doctors are relying on remote-working scribes to take notes via video call|lbelanger225|September 30, 2020|Fortune
You don’t need to know much about the world’s tallest mountain or high-altitude physiology to appreciate how difficult—and occasionally deadly—climbing above 8,000 meters can be, even with canned oxygen and lots of help.
Kilian Jornet Has a New Book on His Epic Everest Quest|Nick Heil|September 29, 2020|Outside Online
On the home screen, you can swipe through a few slides and read how hormonal fluctuations may affect your physiology, training, and nutrition.
Everything You Need to Know About Period Tracking|Christine Yu|September 6, 2020|Outside Online
I was excited to dig in and figure out what all the pieces would reveal about my physiology.
Everything You Need to Know About Period Tracking|Christine Yu|September 6, 2020|Outside Online

The largest and most consistent brain sex difference has been found in the hypothalamus, a small structure that regulates reproductive physiology and behavior.
Brain Scientists Haven’t Been Able To Find Major Differences Between Women’s And Men’s Brains, Despite Over A Century Of Searching|LGBTQ-Editor|August 13, 2020|No Straight News
Journal of Physiology, 2011, doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.2011.20992.
15 Shocking Exercise Facts|Anneli Rufus|August 20, 2011|DAILY BEAST
But I then had to understand it all and studied the physiology of alcoholism.
Kathleen Turner's New Broadway High|Kevin Sessums|April 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
A French physiology team found that toddlers prefer smells they were exposed to in the first weeks of life.
What Your Baby Remembers|Heather Turgeon|November 9, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Unless we admit it most of the facts of comparative anatomy and physiology are inexplicable.
Evolution in Modern Thought|Ernst Haeckel
Apart from this, menstruation and accouchement constitute the only exceptions based on physiology.
The Sexual Question|August Forel
The experts in physiology even claim that they can compute how often a man of sixty has changed his flesh, bones, skin, and hair.
The Positive Outcome of Philosophy|Joseph Dietzgen
If our school committees understood the times, it would be taught, even before phonography or physiology, at school.
If, Yes and Perhaps|Edward Everett Hale
Physiology cannot but be considered, by every intelligent and reflecting mind, an exceedingly interesting and necessary study.
A Handbook of the English Language|Robert Gordon Latham

British Dictionary definitions for physiology

physiology

/ (ˌfɪzɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the branch of science concerned with the functioning of organisms

the processes and functions of all or part of an organism

Derived forms of physiology

physiologist, noun

Word Origin for physiology

C16: from Latin physiologia, from Greek

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for physiology

physiology

The study of the function of living things, including processes such as nutrition, movement, and reproduction. (Compare anatomy and morphology.)

Medical definitions for physiology

physiology

[ fĭz′ē-ŏl′ə-jē ]

n.

The biological study of the functions of living organisms and their parts.

All the functions of a living organism or any of its parts.

Other words from physiology

phys′i•ol′o•gist n.

Scientific definitions for physiology

physiology

[ fĭz′ē-ŏl′ə-jē ]

The scientific study of an organism's vital functions, including growth and development, the absorption and processing of nutrients, the synthesis and distribution of proteins and other organic molecules, and the functioning of different tissues, organs, and other anatomic structures. Physiology studies the normal mechanical, physical, and biochemical processes of animals and plants.

单词	physiology
释义	physiology [ fiz-ee-ol-uh-jee ] / ˌfɪz iˈɒl ə dʒi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR physiology ON THESAURUS.COM noun the branch of biology dealing with the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes. the organic processes or functions in an organism or in any of its parts. Origin of physiology 1555–65; <Latin physiologia<Greek physiología science of natural causes and phenomena. See physio-, -logy Words nearby physiology physiologic rest position, physiologic retraction ring, physiologic scotoma, physiologic unit, physiologist, physiology, physiometry, physiopathology, physiotherapy, physiotype, physique Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for physiology The curriculum includes medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and mock visits. Time-crunched doctors are relying on remote-working scribes to take notes via video call\|lbelanger225\|September 30, 2020\|Fortune You don’t need to know much about the world’s tallest mountain or high-altitude physiology to appreciate how difficult—and occasionally deadly—climbing above 8,000 meters can be, even with canned oxygen and lots of help. Kilian Jornet Has a New Book on His Epic Everest Quest\|Nick Heil\|September 29, 2020\|Outside Online On the home screen, you can swipe through a few slides and read how hormonal fluctuations may affect your physiology, training, and nutrition. Everything You Need to Know About Period Tracking\|Christine Yu\|September 6, 2020\|Outside Online I was excited to dig in and figure out what all the pieces would reveal about my physiology. Everything You Need to Know About Period Tracking\|Christine Yu\|September 6, 2020\|Outside Online The largest and most consistent brain sex difference has been found in the hypothalamus, a small structure that regulates reproductive physiology and behavior. Brain Scientists Haven’t Been Able To Find Major Differences Between Women’s And Men’s Brains, Despite Over A Century Of Searching\|LGBTQ-Editor\|August 13, 2020\|No Straight News Journal of Physiology, 2011, doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.2011.20992. 15 Shocking Exercise Facts\|Anneli Rufus\|August 20, 2011\|DAILY BEAST But I then had to understand it all and studied the physiology of alcoholism. Kathleen Turner's New Broadway High\|Kevin Sessums\|April 17, 2011\|DAILY BEAST A French physiology team found that toddlers prefer smells they were exposed to in the first weeks of life. What Your Baby Remembers\|Heather Turgeon\|November 9, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Unless we admit it most of the facts of comparative anatomy and physiology are inexplicable. Evolution in Modern Thought\|Ernst Haeckel Apart from this, menstruation and accouchement constitute the only exceptions based on physiology. The Sexual Question\|August Forel The experts in physiology even claim that they can compute how often a man of sixty has changed his flesh, bones, skin, and hair. The Positive Outcome of Philosophy\|Joseph Dietzgen If our school committees understood the times, it would be taught, even before phonography or physiology, at school. If, Yes and Perhaps\|Edward Everett Hale Physiology cannot but be considered, by every intelligent and reflecting mind, an exceedingly interesting and necessary study. A Handbook of the English Language\|Robert Gordon Latham British Dictionary definitions for physiology physiology / (ˌfɪzɪˈɒlədʒɪ) / noun the branch of science concerned with the functioning of organisms the processes and functions of all or part of an organism Derived forms of physiology physiologist, noun Word Origin for physiology C16: from Latin physiologia, from Greek Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to physiology horticulture, ecology, anatomy, cytology, phytology, pomology, taxonomy, morphology, genetics, pathology, division, dissection, medicine, analysis, investigation, examination, diagnosis, inquiry, biology, etiology Cultural definitions for physiology physiology The study of the function of living things, including processes such as nutrition, movement, and reproduction. (Compare anatomy and morphology.) The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for physiology physiology [ fĭz′ē-ŏl′ə-jē ] n. The biological study of the functions of living organisms and their parts. All the functions of a living organism or any of its parts. Other words from physiology phys′i•ol′o•gist n. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for physiology physiology [ fĭz′ē-ŏl′ə-jē ] The scientific study of an organism's vital functions, including growth and development, the absorption and processing of nutrients, the synthesis and distribution of proteins and other organic molecules, and the functioning of different tissues, organs, and other anatomic structures. Physiology studies the normal mechanical, physical, and biochemical processes of animals and plants. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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physiology

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