Physiology

usgb/ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/
noun

The study of how the parts of a living thing work and how they work together.

She is studying physiology at college.
Visual representation of "physiology" - The study of how the parts of a living thing work and how they work together.

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  • human physiology
  • plant physiology

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Academic Field

Physiology is a scientific field, so its use is often found in educational and professional settings.

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During the biology seminar, we discussed new insights in muscle physiology.
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Broad Application

Covers both animal and plant life, indicating how diverse the study of physiology can be.

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Marine physiology explores how sea creatures survive underwater pressure.
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Interdisciplinary

Physiology overlaps with other sciences, like biochemistry and physics, explaining life processes.

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My physiology course includes a module on the biochemistry of digestion.
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