PHYSIOLOGICAL Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

physiological

adjective

variants or physiologic

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 With plans to establish lunar bases and eventually launch crewed interplanetary missions, solving the challenges of isolation, resource scarcity and physiological stress remains critical. —

Anastasia Stepanova, Space.com, 2 Feb. 2025 Connective tissue holds all the body's cells, organs and muscles together and is also crucial for supporting proper growth and physiological development in the body. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025 The two are linked through a physiological process called the fight-or-flight response. —

Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025 The researchers aimed to analyze the physiological effects of carbonated water, as it has been found to induce satiety (feelings of fullness) and gastric motility (movement of food through the body), both of which could reduce hunger. —

Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for physiological