Meaning & use

physiological

adjective·Academic

Relating to the normal physical and chemical functions of living organisms and their organs.

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Extreme cold triggers physiological changes, such as shivering, that help the body retain heat.

The report separated psychological stress from purely physiological causes of the patient's fatigue.

A note on using this word

Physiological refers specifically to bodily functions and processes, in contrast to psychological, which concerns the mind and mental states.

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