physiological

physiological definition - medical

phys·i·o·log·i·cal (fĭzˌē-ə-lŏjˈĭ-kəl) or phys·i·o·log·ic (-ĭk)

adjective Abbr. phys.
  1. Of or relating to physiology.
  2. Being in accord with or characteristic of the normal functioning of a living organism.
  3. Relating to the action of a drug when given to a healthy person, as distinguished from its therapeutic action.

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