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physiologic /phys·i·o·log·ic/ (fiz″e-o-loj´ik) physiological.
Physiologic
Characteristic of normal, healthy functioning
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physiologic
[fiz′ē·əloj′ik]
Etymology: Gk, physis, nature, logos, science
pertaining to physiology, particularly normal functions as opposed to the pathologic.

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.

physiologic
adjective 1. Referring to administration of hormones or other substances normally present in the circulation, in doses similar to levels normally produced by the body. Cf Homeopathic, Pharmacologic, Supraphysiologic 2. Referring to physiology


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