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
Examples of physiological in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Plus, loss of shuteye puts your body under physiological stress, messing with your nervous system and potentially shuttling higher levels of cortisol and adrenaline through your system, all of which piles onto the inflammatory effect.
—
Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Dec. 2024
While the scientific community continues to debate the exact mechanisms of emotional and physiological resonance between individuals, the practical benefits of resonant leadership are crystal clear.
—Gregory Stebbins, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
That idea stemmed from thinkers like Aristotle, who hypothesized that the heart dictated the body’s physiological and emotional systems.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Even if these developmental divergences are, in part, the result of toxic elements, removing those elements from the body later on will not undo the physiological or neurological shifts that have already taken place.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for physiological 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Dec. 2024
While the scientific community continues to debate the exact mechanisms of emotional and physiological resonance between individuals, the practical benefits of resonant leadership are crystal clear.
—Gregory Stebbins, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
That idea stemmed from thinkers like Aristotle, who hypothesized that the heart dictated the body’s physiological and emotional systems.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Even if these developmental divergences are, in part, the result of toxic elements, removing those elements from the body later on will not undo the physiological or neurological shifts that have already taken place.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for physiological
Dictionary Entries Near physiological
Cite this Entry
“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiological. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationKids 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 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share