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physiol

physiol

8.2
The study of how living things work
  • noun
translation icon : fisiología
  • The university offers a challenging physiol course for science majors.

Examples

  • She borrowed a physiol textbook from the library for her exam preparation.

  • He decided to major in physiol after enjoying his biology classes.

  • The study of physiol is essential for understanding life.

  • Many students choose to specialize in physiol during their studies.

  • She borrowed a physiol textbook from the library to study for her exam.

  • The university offers a physiol course that covers the functions of living organisms.

  • Many students choose to focus on physiol as it helps them understand how life works.

Synonyms

physiology
vsphysiol
  • Specialized
53 5.2

To study how living things and their parts work

is the abbreviated written form used instead of the full term

Surface Forms

physiol singular
physiols plural

Etymology

Physiol is an abbreviation of physiology, made from the root physio- (Greek physis, 'nature' or 'growth') and the same root you see in physical and physics. So physiol names the science that studies how living bodies work.