physiology
pronunciation
How to pronounce physiology in British English:
UK [ˌfɪziˈɒlədʒi]
How to pronounce physiology in American English:
US [ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi]
-
- Noun:
- the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
- processes and functions of an organism
Word Origin
- physiology (n.)
- 1560s, "study and description of natural objects," from Middle French physiologie or directly from Latin physiologia "natural science, study of nature," from Greek physiologia "natural science, inquiry into nature," from physio- "nature" (see physio-) + logia "study" (see -logy). Meaning "science of the normal function of living things" is attested from 1610s. Related: Physiologic; physiologist.
Example
- 1. This inspired her to combine human physiology and technological advances .
- 2. The challenge : does physiology play a role in job performance ?
- 3. Another factor that can influence an agent 's behaviour is its physiology .
- 4. When it comes to the physiology of kissing we are on slightly firmer ground .
- 5. Nonetheless , certain natural substances can have a powerful effect on human physiology .