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physiological

[fiz-ee-uh-loj-i-kuhl] / ˌfɪz i əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
concerning living organisms, their parts, and functions
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The concept was introduced in 2021 by Prof. Resia Pretorius from Stellenbosch University's Department of Physiological Sciences, when they found the abnormal presence of such microclots in the blood samples of COVID-19 patients.

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2025

That’s Abraham Maslow 101: Physiological needs of food and shelter will always take priority over abstractions.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2022

Another study from the Journal of Physiological Anthropology discovered a link between indoor plants and reduced stress levels.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2022

In 1977, scientists studied the electrical brain activity of six dogs for 24 hours and published their findings in the journal Physiological Behavior.

From Salon • Jul. 24, 2021

In real life, the Physiological Response to Fear in Unexpected Situations is a feeling that your heart has stopped altogether.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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