Physiology
(noun)
The branch of biology that deals with the functions and processes of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical aspects of life.
Origin:
Mid 18th century: from french physiologie, from greek physis "nature" + -logia (see -logy).
Examples:
- The study of physiology is essential to understanding how the body and mind work together.
- Physiology is the study of how living organisms function, including all physical and chemical aspects of life.
- The physiology lecture covered topics such as the nervous system and muscle physiology.
- Physiology research has led to a better understanding of how the body responds to disease and injury.
- The physiology exam tested the students" knowledge of the body"s systems and functions.