physiological
/ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/
UK: /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.i.kəl/
fɪz · i · ƏLⱭ · d͡ʒɪ · kəl (5 syllables)
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Definition
Of, or relating to physiology.
Etymology
Either from physio- + -logical (equivalent to physiology + -ical) or Latin physiologicus + -al.
Example Sentences
- "When the institute was moved to Tübingen in 1945 because of air raids on Berlin, he also assumed the post of professor of physiological chemistry at the University of Tübingen and, when the institute was moved once again in 1956 to Münich, he also was named professor of physiological chemistry at the University of Münich. He retired from his post at Münich in 1971."
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