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physiology

[fiz-ee-ol-uh-jee] / ˌfɪz iˈɒl ə dʒi /




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“More people want to use them,” said Lauren Colenso-Semple, a muscle physiology researcher and science communication specialist who follows scientific studies of peptides as part of her work.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Current prescribing criteria center on body mass index thresholds and glycemic targets, metabolic markers that tell us something about a patient’s need for weight loss but nothing about their underlying GLP-1 physiology.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

They depend on a delicate balance of climate, tree physiology, and farming techniques.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“A lot of times what the public thinks is the best thing to do, is not, if you understand equine physiology and understand equine health and veterinary care,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

“Actually, it refers to regional physiology of the upper extremities.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein