physiology
nounfemininetécnico/fizjuluˈʒiɐ/medium
fi·si·o·lo·gi·a
Definition
The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
She specialized in animal physiology.
Understanding physiology is key to treating disease.
Common collocations
human physiologyplant physiologyexercise physiology
Etymology
Do grego 'physis' (natureza) + 'logos' (estudo).