PHYSIOLOGICAL

physiologic, physiological

(adjective) of or consistent with an organism’s normal functioning; “physiologic functions”; “physiological processes”

physiological

(adjective) of or relating to the biological study of physiology; “physiological psychology”; “Pavlov’s physiological theories”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

physiological (comparative more physiological, superlative most physiological)

Of, or relating to physiology.

Relating to the action of a drug when given to a healthy person, as distinguished from its therapeutic action.

Synonyms

• physiologic

Source: Wiktionary


Phys`i*o*log"ic*al, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to physiology; relating to the science of the functions of living organism; as, physiological botany or chemistry.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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RATE

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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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