physiological

adjective
UK: /ˌfɪzi.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
US: /ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/

  1. Relating to the body and how it functions.

    1. Breathing is a basic physiological process.
    2. The study examined the physiological effects of stress on the human body.

  2. Relating to physiology, the science of how living things function.

    1. The physiological reasons for sleep remain a mystery.
    2. This research explores the physiological mechanisms behind muscle fatigue during exercise.

Synonyms

bodily physical biological

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "physiological" in English means: Relating to the body and how it functions., Relating to physiology, the science of how living things function..

The phonetic transcription of "physiological" is /ˌfɪzi.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ in British English and /ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "physiological": bodily, physical, biological.

Example usage of "physiological": "Breathing is a basic physiological process.". More examples on the page.