physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfi-zē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
variants
or physiologic
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
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This source points to some telling signs of burnout, ranging from physiological to structural.
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Courtney Smith, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Beyond counting steps and recording sleep patterns, wearables can track different physiological metrics like heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, which can be indicators of your body’s overall health.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
However, while pelagic sharks thrived, some species faced physiological limits in extremely warm waters.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Two brain circuits, studies suggest, underlie fear: a conscious, cognitive system that stores explicit knowledge and beliefs about fears and an unconscious system that activates automatic, physiological responses and that operates much more rapidly.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2024
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Courtney Smith, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Beyond counting steps and recording sleep patterns, wearables can track different physiological metrics like heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, which can be indicators of your body’s overall health.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
However, while pelagic sharks thrived, some species faced physiological limits in extremely warm waters.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Two brain circuits, studies suggest, underlie fear: a conscious, cognitive system that stores explicit knowledge and beliefs about fears and an unconscious system that activates automatic, physiological responses and that operates much more rapidly.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiological. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfiz-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of healthy or normal functioning of the body
Medical Definition
physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfiz-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
variants
or physiologic
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
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