noun

physiology

physiology

She is studying human physiology in college.

She is studying human physiology in college.

The physiology of the brain is very complex.

The physiology of the brain is very complex.

((physiology)) the scientific study of the way the bodies of living things work. She is studying human physiology.

Synonyms: biology, anatomy

From Greek 'physio-' meaning 'nature' and '-logy' meaning 'study of'. So, the study of nature's functions.

Think of 'physio' like 'physical' and '-logy' like in 'biology'. It's the study of how physical bodies function.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.