C2adverbformalsciencehealth
US/ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/
in a way that relates to how the bodies of living things work
In context
Physiologically, the body needs several days to adjust to high altitude.
Astronauts are physiologically affected by months without gravity.
Babies are physiologically different from adults in how they lose heat.
Words that go with physiologically
adverb + adjective
- physiologically activeSome substances in green tea are physiologically active.
- physiologically normalHer heart rate was high but physiologically normal for an athlete.
- physiologically differentBats and birds are physiologically different, though both can fly.
- physiologically importantDeep sleep is physiologically important for repairing muscles.
- physiologically stressfulLong night shifts are physiologically stressful for nurses.