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physiology

UK/.fizi'ɒlәdʒi/US
TOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

The study of how living bodies and their parts function

生理学;生理机能

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
physiotext
+
logyword, speech, reason; study of
=physiology

physio (Greek physis = nature, the body) + logy (study) = the study of how the living body works.

Root log still carries 50 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.human physiology人体生理学
  • 2.exercise physiology运动生理学

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Exercise physiology explains how muscles adapt to training.

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