physiology

Physiology is the study of organisms, their functions and their parts. (noun)

An example of physiology is the study of the human body.

See physiology in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

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(fĭzˌē-ŏlˈə-jē)

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