physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfi-zē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to an organism's healthy or normal functioning
the sodium level was physiological
3
: differing in, involving, or affecting physiological factors
a physiological strain of bacteria
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Bryant and Gigi Harrington, also tenants, said that some residents are in their 90s, and claimed that others have physiological and possibly cognitive limitations, and as a result are getting lease violations for breaking the rules.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
These physiological differences could undermine fair competition and the integrity of women’s sports, as seen in the case of Lia Thomas, who ranked very low among biological men competitors but instantly ranked first among biological women after becoming a transgender athlete.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
The report found that children are more prone to exposure due to three factors: being outside more often, their physiological maturity and their body size.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
Edwards has seen female athletes deprived of winning medals due to the male physiological advantage that exists.
—Kathy Szeliga, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2024
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
These physiological differences could undermine fair competition and the integrity of women’s sports, as seen in the case of Lia Thomas, who ranked very low among biological men competitors but instantly ranked first among biological women after becoming a transgender athlete.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
The report found that children are more prone to exposure due to three factors: being outside more often, their physiological maturity and their body size.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
Edwards has seen female athletes deprived of winning medals due to the male physiological advantage that exists.
—Kathy Szeliga, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2024
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physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfiz-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of healthy or normal functioning of the body
Medical Definition
physiological
adjective
phys·i·o·log·i·cal
ˌfiz-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
variants
or physiologic
1
: of or relating to physiology
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to an organism's healthy or normal functioning
3
: differing in, involving, or affecting physiological factors
a physiological strain of bacteria
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