physiology
noun
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Physiology Has Latin Roots
The Latin root physio- generally means "physical", so human physiology deals with just about everything that keeps us alive and working, and other physiology specialties do the same for other animals and for plants. To do anything serious in the field of health, you've obviously got to know how the body's organs and cells function normally. Physiology used to be considered separately from anatomy, which focuses on the body's structures; however, it's now known that structure and function can't easily be separated in a scientific way, so "anatomy and physiology" are often spoken of in the same breath.
Examples of physiology in a Sentence
Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
This unique physiology offers clues about the evolutionary pathways that early marine snakes underwent.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
This approach mathematically divides the body into compartments – such as the liver, kidney or blood – and simulates how the chemical moves between them based on its properties and the physiology of the body.
—Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
The teenager’s favorite classes include anatomy and physiology, pre-calculus and photography, and his next big decision will be where to attend college.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Physiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiology. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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