physiological

• Relatif à la physiologie, c'est-à-dire à l'étude des fonctions normales des organismes vivants et de leurs parties ; qui concerne le fonctionnement du corps ou d'un organe.

Relating to the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

1. Relating to physiologyB2formalscientific

   Of or relating to the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

   physiologique

   • The physiological effects of exercise include increased heart rate and blood flow.
   • She studied the physiological changes that occur during sleep.
   • The course covers the physiological processes of the human body.

   Synonymesbiologicalbodilyfunctionalphysical

2. Normal bodily functioningB2formalmedical

   Of or consistent with an organism's normal functioning, as opposed to pathological or abnormal.

   Physiologique (fonctionnement normal)

   • The test results showed a physiological response to the medication.
   • Stress can disrupt normal physiological processes.
   • The doctor explained that the symptoms were physiological, not psychological.

   Synonymesfunctionalhealthynaturalnormal

   Antonymesabnormaldysfunctionalpathological