physiology
Translation
physiology
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((physiology)) the scientific study of the way the bodies of living things work. She is studying human physiology.
Similar Words
Synonyms: biology, anatomy
Etymology
From Greek 'physio-' meaning 'nature' and '-logy' meaning 'study of'. So, the study of nature's functions.
Memory Tips
Think of 'physio' like 'physical' and '-logy' like in 'biology'. It's the study of how physical bodies function.