physiology

UK
/ˌfɪziˈɒlədʒi/
US
/ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

Translations

physiologynoun
physiologies
pl
She is studying physiology to understand how the human body works.
Она изучает физиологию, чтобы понять, как работает человеческое тело.
Synonyms
biological science
life science
physiologyadjective
UK
/ˌfɪziˈɒlədʒi/
US
/ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "physiology textbook") to denote relation to the science of physiology

Definitions

physiologynoun
The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
She decided to study physiology to better understand how the human body works.
The way in which a living organism or bodily part functions.
The physiology of the heart is complex and involves various processes to pump blood effectively.
physiologyadjective
Relating to the science of physiology or its subject matter
The physiology department requires all students to buy the physiology textbook.