physiology
noun
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Physiology Has Latin Roots
The Latin root physio- generally means "physical", so human physiology deals with just about everything that keeps us alive and working, and other physiology specialties do the same for other animals and for plants. To do anything serious in the field of health, you've obviously got to know how the body's organs and cells function normally. Physiology used to be considered separately from anatomy, which focuses on the body's structures; however, it's now known that structure and function can't easily be separated in a scientific way, so "anatomy and physiology" are often spoken of in the same breath.
Examples of physiology in a Sentence
Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
His interests dovetailed with those of John A. Larson, who had recently received a PhD in physiology from the University of California, Berkeley, and had a passion for justice.
—Susan Saulny, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Medications can produce rectal discharge by changing the physiology of your GI tract, causing tissue damage such as ulcers, changing your intestinal microbiota, or through unknown means.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 15 Oct. 2024
Trailblazers The Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, and physiology or medicine were awarded this week to bright minds who have made groundbreaking discoveries and advances.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Physiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiology. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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