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physiological Synonyms
Another word for physiological
Choosing another word for physiological depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Characteristic of or appropriate to an organism's healthy or normal functioning, or relating to the physical and biochemical processes of the body.
Usage Example
"Sweating and an increased heart rate are normal bodily responses to intense physical exercise."
Strong
bodily
physical
somatic
organic
corporeal
• adjective (Context 2)
Relating to the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
Usage Example
"The university offers an advanced course in physiologic research for pre-medical students."
Strongest
physiologic
Strong
biological
Opposites of physiological
The opposite of physiological shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
psychological
pathological
mental
emotional
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Physiological. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/physiological