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If you look at body fat, it seems to increase with age, even though your weight does not. That's a physiological fact of aging, they say. Heck it is. It is an adaptive effect of aging.
Kenneth H. Cooper

Meaning of "physiological" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL

physiological  [ˌfɪzɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHYSIOLOGICAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Physiological is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PHYSIOLOGICAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

physiological

Physiology

Physiology (/ˌfɪziˈɒlədʒi/; from Ancient Greek φύσις (physis), meaning "nature, origin", and -λογία (-logia), meaning "study of") is the scientific study of function in living systems. A sub-discipline of biology, its focus is in how organisms, organ systems, organs, cells, and bio-molecules carry out the chemical or physical functions that exist in a living system. Given the size of the field it is divided into, among others: human physiology, animal physiology, plant physiology, cellular physiology, microbial physiology (see microbial metabolism), bacterial physiology, viral physiology. The highest honor awarded in physiology is the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, awarded since 1901 by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Definition of physiological in the English dictionary

The definition of physiological in the dictionary is of or relating to physiology. Other definition of physiological is of or relating to normal healthful functioning; not pathological.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHYSIOLOGICAL


archaeological
ˌɑːkɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
biological
ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
chronological
ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
ecological
ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
genealogical
ˌdʒiːnɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
geological
ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
histological
ˌhɪstəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
hydrological
ˌhaɪdrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
ideological
ˌaɪdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
logical
ˈlɒdʒɪkəl
meteorological
ˌmiːtɪərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
methodological
ˌmeθədəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
morphological
ˌmɔːfəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
neurological
ˌnjʊərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
pathological
ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
pharmacological
ˌfɑːməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
psychological
ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
sociological
ˌsəʊsɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
technological
ˌtɛknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
theological
ˌθɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHYSIOLOGICAL

physiognomically
physiognomist
physiognomy
physiographer
physiographic
physiographical
physiographically
physiography
physiol.
physiolater
physiolatry
physiologic
physiological psychology
physiologically
physiologist
physiologus
physiology
physiopathology
physiotherapist
physiotherapy

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHYSIOLOGICAL

anthropological
archeological
astrological
chemical
epidemiological
geomorphological
histopathological
illogical
immunological
liturgical
magical
metallurgical
microbiological
mineralogical
pedagogical
phraseological
radiological
surgical
topological
toxicological
zoological

Synonyms and antonyms of physiological in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «physiological» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL

Find out the translation of physiological to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of physiological from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «physiological» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

生理
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fisiológica
570 millions of speakers

English

physiological
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शारीरिक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفسيولوجية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

физиологический
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fisiológico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শারীরবৃত্তীয়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

physiologique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fisiologi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

physiologisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

生理的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

생리적
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Physiological
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sinh lý
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உடலியல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शारीरिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fizyolojik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fisiologico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fizjologiczne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фізіологічний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fiziologic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φυσιολογικές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fisiologiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fysiologisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fysiologiske
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of physiological

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHYSIOLOGICAL»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHYSIOLOGICAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about physiological

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10 QUOTES WITH «PHYSIOLOGICAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word physiological.
1
James W. Black
All I ever promised was that I was sure I could develop a new pharmacological agent which might answer a physiological question. Any utility would be implicit in that answer.
2
Franz Boas
We do not discuss the anatomical, physiological, and mental characteristics of man considered as an individual; but we are interested in the diversity of these traits in groups of men found in different geographical areas and in different social classes.
3
Italo Calvino
A quarter of America is a dramatic, tense, violent country, exploding with contradictions, full of brutal, physiological vitality, and that is the America that I have really loved and love. But a good half of it is a country of boredom, emptiness, monotony, brainless production, and brainless consumption, and this is the American inferno.
4
Albert Claude
For over two billion years, through the apparent fancy of her endless differentiations and metamorphosis the Cell, as regards its basic physiological mechanisms, has remained one and the same. It is life itself, and our true and distant ancestor.
5
Henry Cloud
Physical presence provides chemical, relational, psychological and physiological effects that virtual relationships cannot. Our brains change in the presence of another person and their behavior.
6
Kenneth H. Cooper
If you look at body fat, it seems to increase with age, even though your weight does not. That's a physiological fact of aging, they say. Heck it is. It is an adaptive effect of aging.
7
Robert Fogel
The rate of technological and human physiological change in the 20th century has been remarkable. Beyond that, a synergy between the improved technology and physiology is more than the simple addition of the two.
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Asa Gray
This substance, which is manifold in its forms and protean in its transformations, has, in its state of living matter, one physiological name which has become familiar, that of protoplasm.
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Haldan Keffer Hartline
Alfred Nobel was much concerned, as are we all, with the tangible benefits we hope for and expect from physiological and medical research, and the Faculty of the Caroline Institute has ever been alert to recognize practical benefits.
10
Walter Rudolf Hess
The goal of physiological research is functional nature.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHYSIOLOGICAL»

Discover the use of physiological in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to physiological and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Plant Physiological Ecology
At the same time, the integrative power of physiological ecology is well-suited to assess the costs, benefits, and consequences of modifying plants for human needs, and to evaluate the role of plants in ecosystems.This new edition of Plant ...
Hans Lambers, F Stuart Chapin III, Thijs L. Pons, 2008
2
A Physiological Handbook for Teachers of Yogasana
This illustrated handbook attempts to reconcile the quantitative, objective observations of Western Medicine with the qualitative, subjective observations of Eastern Yoga.
Mel Robin, 2002
3
Psychophysiology: Human Behavior & Physiological Response
This highly readable and comprehensive overview of psychophysiology provides information regarding the anatomy and physiology of various body systems, methods of recording their activity, and ways in which these measures relate to human ...
John L. Andreassi, 2000
4
Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness
This text summarises current scientific methods for the assessment of human physiological fitness.
Peter J. Maud, Carl Foster, 2006
5
Physiological Plant Ecology: Ecophysiology and Stress ...
With contributions by numerous experts.
Walter Larcher, 2003
6
Physiological Basis of Aging and Geriatrics, Fourth Edition
Extensively revised and updated to reflect the current state of knowledge in the study of aging, this Fourth Edition offers a complete profile of the aging process at all levels, from molecules and cells to demography and evolution.
Paola S. Timiras, 2007
7
Biochemical Adaptation : Mechanism and Process in ...
This book describes how the abilities of organisms to thrive in widely different environments derive from two fundamental classes of biochemical adaptions: modifications of core biochemical processes that allow a common set of physiological ...
Radiology Peter W. Hochachka Professor in the Department of Zoology, and Sports Medicine University of British Columbia, George N. Somero David and Lucile Packard Professor of Marine Science and Director Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University, 2001
8
Scaling Physiological Processes: Leaf to Globe
This book focuses on extending concepts from plant physiological ecology as a basis for understanding carbon, energy, and biogeochemical cycles at ecosystem, regional, and global levels.
‎2012
9
Dysarthria: A Physiological Approach to Assessment and Treatment
CEM-style Bond Mixed Test Papers Pack 2 are written by expert authors.
B. E. Murdoch, 1998
10
Physiological Pharmaceutics: Barriers to Drug Absorption
This book provides an integrated approach to the study of drug formulation in the body with the emphasis on the formulation variables rather than the drugs.
Neena Washington, Clive Washington, Clive Wilson, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHYSIOLOGICAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term physiological is used in the context of the following news items.
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Froome a 'physiological freak'
British cycling director Bob Howden has described 2015 Tour de France champion Chris Froome as a "physiological freak" while asserting his ... «beIN SPORTS USA Breaking News, Jul 15»
2
Nike's Bizarre 'Ice Hat' Concept Helps Athletes Cool Down
Eaton is testing a prototype, generating the data needed to determine the physiological and psychological benefits of the design, and testing ... «Wired, Jul 15»
3
EFSA stands by CLA rejection
“In this context, the Panel considered that a reduction of body fat, with or without a reduction of body weight, is a beneficial physiological effect ... «NutraIngredients.com, Jul 15»
4
Williams F1 team looking into Felipe Massa grid problem
"I don't think he is actually lower [than Bottas], he's not any lower in the legality diagonal, but his physiological head size, where it sits in his ... «autosport.com, Jul 15»
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Top signs that you need a rest day from training
Another physiological indicator is lactate threshold. Lactate will build at lower intensities earlier in the training and not be removed as efficiently ... «The News-Press, Jul 15»
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Stardust Circus rejects animal cruelty claims
... of lions and monkeys in circuses because circus life is not compatible with the social, physiological and behavioural needs of the animals. «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
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A Bright Spot in the Law: Including Obesity
... disability put the burden on the individual to prove that his or her obesity was the result of a physiological cause, which most could not prove. «New York Times, Jul 15»
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Music Orgasm: Some Melodies And Harmonies Can Bring Similar …
"Musical frisson elicit a physiological change that's locked to a particular point in the music," Loui told BBC. Loui herself identifies these intense ... «Headlines & Global News, Jul 15»
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Top 5 brand moments from last week
s Lexus is exploring the physiological responses that its cars can elicit with a new concept vehicle that shows the driver's heartbeat. «Luxury Daily, Jul 15»
10
Stick to training schedule but do get enough rest
"The physiological rule of the body is that it takes four to six weeks to adapt. "First, one should be comfortable with completing the distance that ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Physiological [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/physiological>. May 2024 ».
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