physiologically
physiologically — adverb
1. regarding the natural body processes that keep a living thing alive and function
regarding the natural body processes that keep a living thing alive and functioning
After running for an hour, Defne felt exhausted but knew she was physiologically fine.
physiologically + adjective describing health state
The doctor explained that Hoa's heart was physiologically healthy despite the chest pain.
These two snake species look almost the same, but they are physiologically very different.
Joon's body was physiologically stressed from working night shifts for too long.
Physiologically, the human body needs water every day to keep its organs working.
文法句型
physiologically + adjective
physiologically + verb
用法筆記
Often used before an adjective to describe a person's physical state (e.g., physiologically stressed, physiologically healthy).
常見錯誤
physiologically — adjective
- physiologicallypositive
- more physiologicallycomparative
- most physiologicallysuperlative
1. relating to the natural physical and chemical processes that keep a living body
relating to the natural physical and chemical processes that keep a living body functioning, or to the scientific study of those processes
The medical students studied the physiological changes that occur during sleep.
physiological + noun (changes, effects, response)
Mira read a paper about the physiological effects of running on the heart.
The first chapter of the textbook explains the physiological principles behind muscle contraction and nerve signaling.
Beatrix is studying the physiological impact of long-term stress on the digestive system.
Scientists measured the physiological reactions of divers who stayed underwater for six hours.
- biological
broader in scope; covers all living systems, not just body functions
用法筆記
This sense covers both the academic study of body functions and the body processes themselves. Comparative contexts are common — for example, comparing physiological responses across groups (age groups, different conditions, altitude effects). Distinguished from sense 2, which focuses specifically on healthy or normal functioning.
2. describing a healthy or normal physical condition in a living body, as opposed t
describing a healthy or normal physical condition in a living body, as opposed to an abnormal or diseased one
The test results showed that Sana's blood pressure was at a physiological level.
physiological + noun describing normal healthy range
Sweating during exercise is a normal physiological response to heat.
The doctor said Tyler's headaches had no physiological cause that he could find.
A fever is a physiological reaction that helps the body fight infection.
The medicine restores the body's physiological balance after an allergic reaction.
- abnormal
describes body conditions that are not typical or healthy
- pathological
describes body conditions caused by disease, the direct opposite of healthy functioning
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense focuses on what is healthy or normal for a body, rather than body processes in general or their scientific study. Often appears with condition, response, cause, or state.