Physicology

Quick meaning: Physicology is a noun meaning The study of how the body works; physiology.

Meaning

The study of how the body works; physiology.

More Meanings

1. The study of human behavior based on physical phenomena; An attempt to study psychology and sociology without resorting to abstract hypothetical variables.
2. (archaic) physics

Example Sentences

Just as pharmacology has its roots in biochemistry, "physicology" will have its roots in biophysics and engineering.

metaphysics has hitherto been a science merely in name, since it has abandoned physicology, and taught to satisfy itself with mere abstractions.

Many other aspects of human physicology also exhibit daily rhythms, including body temperature, urine production, hormone secretion, and skin cell division.

Physicology implies that much knowledge of the body, whether it be exemplified or not, and in order to obtain the best results the body must be kept free from habits; such habits as tobacco, morphine, cocaine, chloral, liquor, and many others.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include physic, physicks, physiology, physiurgy, physis, metaphysick.

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