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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 researchers noted that the findings may also apply to chronic conditions involving long-term physiological stress, particularly diseases that share biological pathways with aging.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Guzzo said that Kennedy’s comments reflect an insistence on finding a physiological reason for population decline, despite there being no evidence for that.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

“They’re really blasting you with these super physiological doses of UV radiation that you couldn’t even find in a natural environment,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"There's often a physiological and emotional impact that's shared and that isn't given the same weight as the physical impact maybe because it's more difficult to see."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The physiological effect of DDD is probably unique among insecticides, for it destroys part of the adrenal gland — the cells of the outer layer known as the adrenal cortex, which secretes the hormone cortin.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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