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.
双语例句
1. The medicine chemically affects your physiology.
这种药会通过化学作用影响生理机能。
来自柯林斯例句
2. the department of anatomy and physiology
解剖生理学系
来自《权威词典》
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.
来自《简明英汉词典》
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.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
5. Physiology and anatomy are basic to medical science.
