physiological

adjective

variants or physiologic
Definition of physiologicalnext
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.

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Recent Examples of physiological In some cases, physiological changes may also be a contributing factor. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Reasons for declining intimacy When a couple experiences an intimacy dry spell, medical professionals recommend evaluating physiological factors rather than jumping to conclusions about incompatibility. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The physiological toll of emotional distress In our interviews, women who developed preeclampsia often emphasized how their emotions contributed to their pregnancy complications. — Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 The findings were used to produce a composite physiological age score. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for physiological
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physical
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  • Divers rotate every 20 minutes to reduce fatigue and the physical demands of wearing nearly 100 pounds of equipment.
    — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The question is whether the cultural infrastructure will follow the physical one fast enough.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
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“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiological. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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