physiologic

physiologic /phys·i·o·log·ic/ (fiz″e-o-loj´ik) physiological.

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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.

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physiologic [fiz″e-o-loj´ik]

pertaining to physiology; normal; not pathologic.

physiologic saline solution (physiologic salt solution) (physiologic sodium chloride solution) a 0.9 per cent solution of sodium chloride and water; it is isotonic, i.e., of the same osmotic pressure as blood serum. It is sometimes given intravenously to replace lost sodium and chloride. Excessive quantities may cause edema, elevated blood sodium levels, and loss of potassium from the tissue fluid. Called also normal saline or normal salt solution.

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physiological, physiologic

1. pertaining to physiology;

2. normal; not pathological. Conforming to the normal function of an organ or the body as a whole.

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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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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