physiological Definition

physiology
noun

1. biol.
The branch of biology that is concerned with the internal processes and functions of living organisms, as opposed to their structure.

Derivative: physiologic

Referring or relating to physiology.

Referring or relating to the normal functioning of a living organism.

Derivative: physiologically
adverb

Derivative: physiologist
noun

A scientist who specializes in physiology.

Etymology: 16c: from Latin physiologia, from Greek physis nature.