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or physiologic
as in physical
of or relating to the functioning of living bodies or their parts
People often have a physiological response to fear, such as sweating or shaking.
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Recent Examples of physiological
But what if breath could also be measured, analyzed, and interpreted as a dynamic stream of physiological data?
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William Jones, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Health Benefits of Drinking Water Maintaining proper amounts of water in the body is critical for normal physiological functions.
—Rebecca Valdez, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
The findings point to a physiological link between the start of the week and the body's stress response system, specifically the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Whether physiological, hormonal, or neurological - and support the body in recovering energy, clarity, and emotional stability.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Health Benefits of Drinking Water Maintaining proper amounts of water in the body is critical for normal physiological functions.
—Rebecca Valdez, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
The findings point to a physiological link between the start of the week and the body's stress response system, specifically the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Whether physiological, hormonal, or neurological - and support the body in recovering energy, clarity, and emotional stability.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physiological
Adjective
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Regular physical activity can decrease LDL cholesterol levels.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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Significant resources were invested in the ball players’ physical and mental development, but credit must also be given to natural abilities and genetics.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Both had prominent, sail-like structures on their backs, and both had the anatomical hallmarks of a bizarre group of reptiles called drepanosaurs.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Stephen Colbert had a succinct message to President Trump, one that involved an anatomical impossibility.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
22 July 2025
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“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiological. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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