Definition

A person who studies how living things function, including their physical and chemical processes.

Example

The physiologist conducted experiments to understand how the human body responds to exercise.

Conversation

Did you know I met a physiologist at the conference last week?

Really? What did they study?

They focus on how our bodies respond to exercise and stress.

That sounds fascinating! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Physiologist → It is formed from "physio-" (from Greek "phusis", meaning nature) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). A physiologist is someone who studies the functions and processes of living organisms in relation to their natural environment.

Memory Tip

Think of someone studying 'nature' ('physio-') and the 'science' of it ('-logist'). This helps you remember that a physiologist focuses on the natural functions of living things.

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