- physiologic
- Having to do with the functions of the body. When used in the phrase "physiologic age," it refers to an age assigned by general health, as opposed to calendar age.
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Physiologic — Phys i*o*log ic, a. [L. physiologicus, Gr. ?: cf. F. physiologique.] Physiological. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
physiologic — adjective of or consistent with an organism s normal functioning physiologic functions physiological processes • Syn: ↑physiological • Similar to: ↑physical • Derivationally related forms: ↑physi … Useful english dictionary
physiologic saline solution — physiologic salt solution, physiologic sodium chloride solution a 0.9 per cent aqueous solution of sodium chloride, which is isotonic with blood serum … Medical dictionary
Physiologic nystagmus — a form of involuntary eye movement that is part of the vestibulo ocular reflex (VOR). It is characterized by alternating smooth pursuit in one direction and saccadic movement in the other direction.Nystagmus can be caused by subsequent foveation… … Wikipedia
physiologic clock — n BIOLOGICAL CLOCK … Medical dictionary
physiologic drift — physiologic tooth migration … Medical dictionary
Physiologic stress test — Although there can be a diversity of physiologic stress tests, this refers here to a physiologic cardiac stress test in which certain medications are administered that stimulate the heart to mimic the physiologic effects of exercise. One of these … Medical dictionary
Physiologic amenorrhea — The cessation of menstruation that it is completely normal and is not caused by anything pathologic. The lack of menstruation during pregnancy is a form of physiologic amenorrhea. Amenorrhea during lactation is another. Amenorrhea is… … Medical dictionary
physiologic antidote — an antidote that counteracts the effects of a poison by producing opposing physiologic effects … Medical dictionary
physiologic atrophy — atrophy caused by normal physiologic processes, such as pregnancy or aging … Medical dictionary
