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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

physiology Related Forms
phys′i·ol′o·gist noun
physiology Synonyms

physiology

n.

study of living organisms, study of organic functions, biology; see anatomy 1, biology, science 1.

Branches of physiology include: endocrinology, kinesiology, enzymology, nutrition, immunology, cytology, hemodynamics, neurophysiology.

physiology Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • organism: I take Evolution and Behavior, Physiology of Organisms, Geology and Elementary Maths for Biologists.
  • healing: Physiology of wound healing, tissue viability and wound dressing and drainage.
  • tract: To understand how probiotics work, it is important to understand a little about the microbiology and physiology of the human gastrointestinal tract.

Converse of object

  • apply: The Department of Sports Science has two established laboratories for measurement in applied physiology.

Adjective modifier

  • postharvest: Patil is also involved in researching the postharvest physiology of fruits.
  • microbial: He was appointed to a Personal Chair in Microbial Physiology in 1991.
  • reproductive: Very little is known about reproductive physiology in the majority of marsupials.
  • mammalian: We concentrate on human and mammalian physiology, tho we draw on examples from other animals to illustrate physiological principles.
  • respiratory: Respiratory Physiology: A Clinical Approach offers a fresh new take on learning physiology in a systems-based curriculum.
  • cellular: He subsequently undertook a research degree in the Laboratory Physiology, studying the cellular physiology of cartilage.

Modifies a noun

  • textbook: Rating: - laughable omission How can this really be an Anatomy and Physiology textbook written by a Phd?
  • lab: I use the physiology lab in the sports center because I'm studying sport science.
  • laboratory: With several of my fellow students I was taken into a physiology laboratory to be taught a little about the human body.
  • module: The outcome was most marked in the level 1 Human Physiology module.

Noun used with modifier

  • exercise: Exercise physiology is an aspect of the support service offered to SINI athletes.
  • brain: The first half of the class would be used for students to practice his simple, natural technique to develop their total brain physiology.
  • altitude: Not only does mainstream research on high altitude physiology support this premise, but we have experienced it ourselves.
  • muscle: Proteins and movement - muscle physiology, the microstructure of muscular contraction, the role of actin and myosin.
  • plant: The life sciences group deal with biological protection and plant physiology.
  • cell: Nevertheless, current research funding emphasizes the role of ultraviolet vision in birds with research ranging from receptor cell physiology to behavioral experiments.