physiologize

verb

phys·​i·​ol·​o·​gize

-ˌjīz

-ed/-ing/-s

intransitive verb

1

archaic : to enquire into or theorize on natural phenomena

2

: to formulate theories or explanations in accord with physiology

transitive verb

archaic : to explain (as a phenomenon) in terms of natural laws

Word History

Etymology

physiology + -ize

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