Word parts
physi/o nature, function-logy study of
What it means
The science of the normal functions of living things, such as how the heart pumps, how the kidneys make urine and how nerves send signals. It goes with anatomy, the study of the body's structure. Pathophysiology is how body functions change in disease.
At a glance
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Related terms
-logy
A word ending that means the study of something.
homeostasis
The body's way of keeping its inside conditions, such as temperature, fluids and blood sugar, steady.