Physiologic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or consistent with an organism's normal functioning; "physiologic functions"; "physiological processes".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Physiologic conditions require careful management during the anesthesia recovery process.
- Sleep apnea disrupts the physiologic mechanisms that control breathing.
- It's crucial to assess a patient's overall physiologic response to exercise.
- Various pathophysiologic conditions are exacerbated by abnormal protein regulation.
- Muscle mass affects many physiologic functions including glucose homeostasis and protein metabolism.