physiology

UK /ˌfɪziˈɒləd͡ʒi/ US /ˌfɪziˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/

noun 3

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VERB + PHYSIOLOGY

built, change, enables, studying, tips

Understanding how exercise changes physiology helps athletes improve their performance.

PHYSIOLOGY + NOUN

science, three-credit, wis

The three-credit physiology course was required for all biology majors.

PREP.

between, in, into

Understanding the differences between physiology and anatomy helped me pass the biology exam.

ADV.

extremely

The human body's physiology is extremely complex and still not fully understood by scientists today.

Definitions

noun

A branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter (as organs, tissues, or cells) and of the physical and chemical phenomena involved.

So he clung to the sides of the vertical tunnel, le wormhole, employing the setules covering his legs, that is, millions of tiny spider-hairs with triangular tips, a wall-creeper physiology if you wish, a hang-upside-down-from-the-ceiling anatomical boon.

The biology and/or form of a living organism.

The study and description of natural objects; natural science.

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Human physiology is a three-credit course.

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I'm often told that sleeping right after eating is bad for me, but then I think, isn't it built into our physiology that we get sleepy after eating?

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Physiology is a science.

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He's studying space physiology.

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Individual genes specify individual functions, but the relationship between genes enables physiology.

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In some senses, physiology is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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