physiological

adjective

phys·​i·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌfi-zē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

variants or physiologic

ˌfi-zē-ə-ˈlä-jik 

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

physiologically

ˌfi-zē-ə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of physiological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As measured by their physiological responses, normal sleepers felt less distress after a night’s sleep. —Francine Russo, Scientific American, 7 June 2024

The reason for the risk could be related to the physiological effects of fish oil. —Alice Park, TIME, 21 May 2024

Each member embarks on their wellness journey with a comprehensive intake consisting of capturing a wide array of data from bloodwork to VO2 Max to clinical sleep information, which gives the team a deep understanding of a member's unique physiological makeup. —Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024

Time will continue to pass, the law of gravity will still apply, and none of us will outlive our physiological term limits. —Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing physiological

• physiological psychology
• physiological saline

Kids Definition

physiological

adjective

phys·​i·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌfiz-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

variants or physiologic

-ˈläj-ik 

1

: of or relating to physiology

2

: characteristic of healthy or normal functioning of the body

physiologically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

physiological

adjective

phys·​i·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌfiz-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

variants or physiologic

-ik 

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

physiologically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb