Synonyms of physiological

physiological

adjective

variants 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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• physical
• anatomic
• anatomical
• somatic
• bodily
• corporeal
• animal
• corporal
• sensual
• carnal
• sensuous
• material
• fleshly
• hand-to-hand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• psychological
• mental
• inner
• intellectual
• cerebral
• psychologic
• spiritual
• immaterial
• psychical
• metaphysical
• psychic
• insubstantial
• incorporeal
• ethereal
• bodiless
• nonphysical
• nonmaterial

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of physiological

The medical model focuses more on monitoring, control and management of the body whereas midwifery focuses more on support of natural physiological function. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2024

Capture myopathy, an often fatal condition in which captured animals overexert their muscles causing physiological imbalances, has been associated with the death of Mexican gray wolves as recently as 2020. —John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024

Climate, vocal folds, and tonal languages: Connecting the physiological and geographic dots Frontiers in Psychology. —Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024

TikTok does this despite knowing that these behaviors will lead to profound psychological and physiological harms, such as anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, and other long-lasting problems, the district said. —Haleluya Hadero and Barbara Ortutay, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2024