physiology Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌfɪziˈɒləd͡ʒi/
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Physiology as a Noun
1
A branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter (as organs, tissues, or cells) and of the physical and chemical phenomena involved.
2
The biology or form of a living organism.
3
The study and description of natural objects; natural science.
Word Forms & Grammar
physiology (countable and uncountable, plural physiologies)
Words That Rhyme With Physiology
Origin of Physiology
From French physiologie, from Latin physiologia, from Ancient Greek φυσιολογία (phusiología, “natural philosophy”), from φύσις (phúsis, “nature”) + λόγος (lógos, “word”). Equivalent to physio- + -logy.
Word Facts for Physiology
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌfɪziˈɒləd͡ʒi/ |
| Meaning | A branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter (as organs… |
| Plural | physiologies |