physiogeny
/ˌfɪzɪˈɒdʒɪni/Biology
noun
The development or evolution of physiological functions; especially the ontogeny of physiological functions; the scientific study of this. Now chiefly historical.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Haeckel's Evolution of Man. From physio- + -geny, after German Physiogenie.
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