physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfi-zē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to an organism's healthy or normal functioning
the sodium level was physiological
3
: differing in, involving, or affecting physiological factors
a physiological strain of bacteria
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However, Sarwer noted that physiological senses like taste can vary a lot from person to person at baseline.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Apr. 2026
This suggested a physiological response to infrasound, and Schmaltz wanted to see if this was also true in humans.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Bruce Exhibits Measurable Dominance Across Multiple Metrics The study documented Bruce’s alpha position not only through combat outcomes but through quantifiable social and physiological indicators.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
His stress hormone levels were also lower than the other birds in the group — a physiological signature of his secure position at the top.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Apr. 2026
This suggested a physiological response to infrasound, and Schmaltz wanted to see if this was also true in humans.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Bruce Exhibits Measurable Dominance Across Multiple Metrics The study documented Bruce’s alpha position not only through combat outcomes but through quantifiable social and physiological indicators.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
His stress hormone levels were also lower than the other birds in the group — a physiological signature of his secure position at the top.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiological. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfiz-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of healthy or normal functioning of the body
Medical Definition
physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfiz-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to an organism's healthy or normal functioning
3
: differing in, involving, or affecting physiological factors
a physiological strain of bacteria
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