physiological

CEFRB2

/ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.i.kəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to the normal functions of a living body.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Relating to the action of a drug when given to a healthy person, as distinguished from its therapeutic action.

Examples

  • Laughter has several beneficial physiological effects on the body.

  • The athlete's physiological response to stress was monitored.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of, or relating to physiology.

More examples

In context

  • Stress can have a significant impact on physiological health.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

Middle English -al English -al English physiological Either from physio- + -logical (equivalent to physiology + -ical) or Latin physiologicus + -al.