physiologist — A scientist who studies the functions and processes of living organisms and their parts
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A scientist who studies the functions and processes of living organisms and their parts
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒɪst/
Example Sentences
- The physiologist discovered why we get hungry when we smell pizza.
- Dr. Kim, a cardiovascular physiologist, studies how hearts work under stress.
- The physiologist explained why we yawn when we see others yawn.
physiologist
NOUN[/ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒɪst/]
A scientist who studies the functions and processes of living organisms and their parts
A scientist who studies the functions and processes of living organisms and their parts
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek roots combining 'physio' (nature) and 'logos' (study or discourse). It entered English via Late Latin and French, originally referring to a scholar who studies the functions and processes of living organisms and natural phenomena.
Breakdown
physio- (from Greek physios, meaning nature) + -log- (from Greek logos, meaning study or discourse) + -ist (suffix denoting a person who practices or specializes in a particular field).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The physiologist discovered why we get hungry when we smell pizza.”
“Dr. Kim, a cardiovascular physiologist, studies how hearts work under stress.”
“The physiologist explained why we yawn when we see others yawn.”
“Sports teams hire physiologists to optimize athletes' performance.”
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