physiological /phys·i·o·log·i·cal/ (-loj´ĭ-kal) pertaining to physiology; normal; not pathologic.
Physiological
physiologic [fiz″e-o-loj´ik]
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.
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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.
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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