Meaning & use
physiological
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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