adverb
- in a manner relating to the functions and processes of living organisms or their parts
Examples
- The body is physiologically adapted to handle extreme temperatures.
- Caffeine physiologically increases heart rate and alertness.
- Stress can physiologically affect digestion and immune function.
- The athlete's muscles were physiologically exhausted after the marathon.
- Sleep deprivation physiologically impairs cognitive performance.
- Plants are physiologically dependent on sunlight for photosynthesis.