physiological |
Of or pertaining to physiology; relating to the science of the functions of living organism; as, physiological botany or chemistry. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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physiological adaptation |
A peculiarity of the basic physical and chemical activities that occur in cells and tissues of a species, which results in it being better fitted to its environment (for example, ability to absorb nutrients under low oxygen tensions). (09 Oct 1997) |
physiological anatomy |
Anatomy studied in its relation to function. Synonym: morphophysiology, physiological anatomy. (05 Mar 2000) |
physiological chemistry |
The scientific study of the chemistry of living cells, tissues, organs and organisms. (09 Oct 1997) |
physiological drives |
Those drives such as hunger and thirst which stem from the biological needs of an organism. Synonym: primary drives. (05 Mar 2000) |
physiological homeostasis |
bernard-Cannon homeostasis |
physiological intracranial calcification |
<radiology> Pineal gland, habenular commisure, choroid plexus, dura, pacchionian bodies, basal ganglia and dentate nucleus (12 Dec 1998) |
physiological processes |
The functions of living organisms and their parts, and the physical and chemical factors and processes involved. (12 Dec 1998) |
physiological sphincter |
A section of a tubular structure that acts as if it has a band of circular muscle to constrict it, although no such specialised structure can be found on morphological examination. Synonym: functional sphincter, radiological sphincter. (05 Mar 2000) |
physiologically balanced occlusion |
A balanced occlusion that is in harmony with the temporomandibular joints and the neuromuscular system. (05 Mar 2000) |