physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfi-zē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to an organism's healthy or normal functioning
the sodium level was physiological
3
: differing in, involving, or affecting physiological factors
a physiological strain of bacteria
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Some do develop depression, anxiety, and other mental-health symptoms, potentially including severe neuropsychiatric complications related to inflammation in their brains or other physiological issues, Putrino says.
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Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Beyond its physiological benefits, Marie views this practice as a pathway to reclaiming our lives with intention and joy.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
The device seamlessly integrates with a smartphone app, allowing users to access real-time data and long-term physiological records.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Each person has hundreds of genetic variants, hundreds to thousands of environmental exposures and a clinical history that may include numerous physiological measurements, lab values and imaging results.
—Aaron J. Masino, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Beyond its physiological benefits, Marie views this practice as a pathway to reclaiming our lives with intention and joy.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
The device seamlessly integrates with a smartphone app, allowing users to access real-time data and long-term physiological records.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Each person has hundreds of genetic variants, hundreds to thousands of environmental exposures and a clinical history that may include numerous physiological measurements, lab values and imaging results.
—Aaron J. Masino, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiological. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfiz-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of healthy or normal functioning of the body
Medical Definition
physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfiz-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to an organism's healthy or normal functioning
3
: differing in, involving, or affecting physiological factors
a physiological strain of bacteria
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