physiology — the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/
Example Sentences
- After eating too much pizza, Tom decided to study digestive physiology to understand his stomach's complaints.
- The physiology exam covered everything from blood circulation to nerve transmission.
- Understanding muscle physiology helped the athlete improve her performance dramatically.
physiology
NOUN[/ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/]
the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'physiologia', combining 'physis' (nature) and 'logia' (study of). The term was used by ancient Greek philosophers and later adopted into Latin and modern European languages.
Breakdown
physio- (nature, physical) + -logy (study of) = physiology
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After eating too much pizza, Tom decided to study digestive physiology to understand his stomach's complaints.”
“The physiology exam covered everything from blood circulation to nerve transmission.”
“Understanding muscle physiology helped the athlete improve her performance dramatically.”
“My cat seems to have mastered the physiology of sleeping 20 hours a day.”
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