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physiology

/ˌfɪz.iˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

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noun

/ˌfɪz.iˈɒl.ə.dʒi/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее раздел биологии, изучающий функции и процессы живых организмов, или сами функции и процессы организма.

A noun referring to the branch of biology that studies the functions and processes of living organisms, or the functions and processes of an organism itself.

uncountable

  1. Branch of biologyB2formalscientific

    The scientific study of how living organisms function, including the physical and chemical processes of their cells, tissues, and organs.

    ruФизиология

    • She is studying human physiology at university.
    • Plant physiology explores how plants grow and respond to their environment.
    • The course covers the basic principles of animal physiology.
  2. Organism's functionsB2formalscientific

    The normal functions and vital processes of a living organism or its parts.

    ruФункции организма

    • The physiology of the heart involves complex electrical and muscular activities.
    • Exercise can significantly improve your body's physiology.
    • The doctor explained the physiology behind the digestive process.
Forms
  • physiologies plural form
  • physiologies' possessive plural form
  • physiology's possessive singular form