physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfi-zē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to an organism's healthy or normal functioning
the sodium level was physiological
3
: differing in, involving, or affecting physiological factors
a physiological strain of bacteria
Examples of physiological in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
These physiological responses are now part of a wider conversation about rising instances of school avoidance among neurodiverse adolescents.
—
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
These amino acids are absorbed and distributed throughout the body according to physiological priorities, which may include muscle repair, immune function or organ maintenance, including maintaining and repairing healthy skin.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Before and after each night, researchers conducted physiological and cognitive tests to determine how the noises affected participants.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Heart attacks are more common in the winter due to a combination of your body's physiological responses to cold, lifestyle changes, and increased stress levels, said Fischer.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for physiological
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
These amino acids are absorbed and distributed throughout the body according to physiological priorities, which may include muscle repair, immune function or organ maintenance, including maintaining and repairing healthy skin.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Before and after each night, researchers conducted physiological and cognitive tests to determine how the noises affected participants.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Heart attacks are more common in the winter due to a combination of your body's physiological responses to cold, lifestyle changes, and increased stress levels, said Fischer.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for physiological
Cite this Entry
“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiological. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfiz-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of healthy or normal functioning of the body
Medical Definition
physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfiz-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to an organism's healthy or normal functioning
3
: differing in, involving, or affecting physiological factors
a physiological strain of bacteria
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
