physiologist

Variant of physiology

physiology definition

physi·ol·ogy (fiz′ē äl′ə jē)

noun

  1. the branch of biology dealing with the functions and vital processes of living organisms or their parts and organs
  2. the functions and vital processes, collectively (of an organism, or of an organ or system of organs)

Etymology: Fr physiologie < L physiologia < Gr: see physio- & -logy

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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