1560s, "study and description of natural objects," from Middle French physiologie or directly from Latin physiologia "natural science, study of nature," from Greek physiologia "natural science, inquiry into nature," from physio- "nature" (see physio-) + logia "study" (see -logy). Meaning "science of the normal function of living things" is attested from 1610s. Related: Physiologic; physiologist.
权威例句
1. The medicine chemically affects your physiology.
这种药会通过化学作用影响生理机能。
2. the department of anatomy and physiology
解剖生理学系
3. His new contribution to the advancement of physiology was well appreciated.
他对生理学发展的新贡献获得高度赞赏.
4. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for achievements in physiology.
他因生理学方面的建树而被授予诺贝尔奖.
5. Physiology and anatomy are basic to medical science.