physiology

(fiz-e-ol’o-je) (Gr. φύσις nature + Adyos discourse]. The science which treats of the functions of the living organism and its parts. Pertaining to . animal p., the physiology of animals. comparative p., the study and comparison of the physiology of animals or plants of various species. eral p., the science of the general laws of e and functional activity. morbid p., the study of functions as modified by disease. pathologic p., the study of disordered function or of function in diseased ti ues. special p., the physiology of particular organs. vegetable p., the physiology of plants. physio medical (fiz’”e-o-med’ik-al). Of or relating to physio medical ism. physio medical ism (fiz’’e-o-med’ik-al-izm) _[Gr. φύσις nature + medical ism]. A system of medical treatment in which only plant remedies are used, excluding those which are poisonous. physio no my (fiz-e-on’o-me) [Gr. φύσις nature + νόμος law]. The science of the laws of nature. physiopathologic (fiz’’e-o-path-o-loj’ik). Pertaining to both the physiologic and pathologic conditions. physiopathology (fiz’e-o-path-ol’o-je)_ [physiology + pathology). The science of functions in disease, or as modified by disease. physio psychic (fiz’e-o-si’kik) (Gr. φύσις nature + ψυχή mind]. Relating to both body and mind. physios is (fiz-e-o’sis) (Gr. φυσίωσις a puffing up]. Distention of the abdomen with flatus. physiotherapy (fiz’’e-o-ther’ap-e) [Gr. φύσις nature + θεραπεία cure]. The use of natural forces, such as light, heat, air, water, and exercise, in the treatment of disease. physique (fiz-ék’). Bodily structure, organization, and development. hysocele (fi’so-sél) (Gr. φῦσα air + κήλη tumor]. P 1. A tumor filled with gas. 2. A hernial sac filled with gas. 3. Dilatation of the scrotum with gas.