| physiological processes | The functions of living organisms and their parts, and the physical and chemical factors and processes involved. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| physiological sphincter | A section of a tubular structure that acts as if it has a band of circular muscle to constrict it, although no such specialised structure can be found on morphological examination. Synonym: functional sphincter, radiological sphincter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| physiologically balanced occlusion | A balanced occlusion that is in harmony with the temporomandibular joints and the neuromuscular system. (05 Mar 2000) |
| physiologicoanatomical | Relating to both physiology and anatomy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| physiologist | One who is versed in the science of physiology; a student of the properties and functions of animal and vegetable organs and tissues. Origin: Cf. F. Physiologiste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| physiologize | To speculate in physiology; to make physiological investigations. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| physiology | <study> The study of how living organisms function. (09 Oct 1997) |
| physiomedical | Denoting the use of physical rather than medicinal measures in the treatment of disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| physiopathologic | Relating to pathologic physiology. (05 Mar 2000) |
| physiopathology | That part of the science of disease concerned with disordered function, as distinguished from anatomical lesions. Synonym: physiopathology. (05 Mar 2000) |
| physiophyly | <biology> The tribal history of the functions, or the history of the paleontological development of vital activities, being a branch of phylogeny. See Morphophyly. Origin: Gr. Nature + a clan. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| physiopsychic | Pertaining to both mind and body. (05 Mar 2000) |
| physiopyrexia | Fever produced by a physical agent. Origin: physio-+ G. Pyrexis, feverishness (05 Mar 2000) |
| physiotherapeutic | Pertaining to physical therapy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| physiotherapist | A physical therapist. See: physical therapy. (05 Mar 2000) |