physiological

• Relativo à fisiologia, ramo da biologia que estuda as funções normais dos organismos vivos e de suas partes; que diz respeito ao funcionamento do corpo ou de seus órgãos, em contraste com o que é psicológico ou anatômico.

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.

   Fisiológico

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbiologicalbodilyfunctionalphysical

2. Normal bodily functioningB2formalmedical

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

   Fisiológico

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfunctionalhealthynaturalnormal

   Antônimosabnormaldysfunctionalpathological