variants
or physiologic
as in physical
of or relating to the functioning of living bodies or their parts
People often have a physiological response to fear, such as sweating or shaking.
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Recent Examples of physiological
By creating virtual replicas of players using biomechanical and physiological data, teams can simulate match scenarios, track fatigue levels and prevent injuries with precision.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Hospital routines often prioritize speed and efficiency over physiological birth.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Over generations, these advantageous traits – behavioral, morphological or physiological – become more common in the population.
—Conner Philson, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2025
More advanced systems even analyze physiological signals—like heart rate or breathing patterns—to gain a more nuanced understanding of emotional reactions, providing deeper insights into customer experience and price perception at the shelf, for example.
—Anton Timashev, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Hospital routines often prioritize speed and efficiency over physiological birth.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Over generations, these advantageous traits – behavioral, morphological or physiological – become more common in the population.
—Conner Philson, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2025
More advanced systems even analyze physiological signals—like heart rate or breathing patterns—to gain a more nuanced understanding of emotional reactions, providing deeper insights into customer experience and price perception at the shelf, for example.
—Anton Timashev, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physiological
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In this new role, Lindsey will lead the strategic design and development of exhibits and physical experiences at the Amazeum and with partner institutions across the region.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Two runs in the sixth came courtesy of a mental error and a physical error by the Rockies.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Schiaparelli fall 2025, look 14 Photo: Courtesy of Schiaparelli The singer elevated her look thanks to Schiaparelli’s surrealist anatomical jewelry.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
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If any anatomical anomalies are detected, an invasive body check ensues.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Physiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiological. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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