physiology

physiology definition - medical

phys·i·ol·o·gy (fĭzˌē-ŏlˈə-jē)

noun Abbr. phys.
  1. The biological study of the functions of living organisms and their parts.
  2. All the functions of a living organism or any of its parts.

Related Forms:

  • physˌi·olˈo·gist noun

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