physiological /phys·i·o·log·i·cal/ (-loj´ĭ-kal) pertaining to physiology; normal; not pathologic.
Physiological
phys·i·o·log·i·cal (f z  - -l j -kl) or phys·i·o·log·ic (-k)adj. Abbr. phys. 1. Of or relating to physiology. 2. Being in accord with or characteristic of the normal functioning of a living organism. 3. Relating to the action of a drug when given to a healthy person, as distinguished from its therapeutic action. |
Physiological
Pertaining to the functioning of an organ, as governed by the interactions between its physical and chemical conditions.
Mentioned in: Coma, Stress Reduction
physiological, physiologic
1. pertaining to physiology;
2. normal; not pathological. Conforming to the normal function of an organ or the body as a whole.
physiological age
age as measured by events rather than years. For example: first-calf heifer, fourth litter sow, stallion in his fourth season.
physiological saline
0.9% solution of sodium chloride. See also normal saline.
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