physiology

noun

A branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter (as organs, tissues, or cells) and of the physical and chemical phenomena involved.

The biology and/or form of a living organism.

(obsolete) The study and description of natural objects; natural science.

Roots

physisphys- · Greek · nature logos-ology · Greek · study, discourse

Synonyms for physiology

biochemistryn biologyn anatomyn biophysicsn electrobiologyadj pharmacologyn agrobiologyn

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