physiology
/ˌfɪziˈɒlədʒi/noun
उच्चारण फ़िज़िऑलजी
शरीर-क्रिया विज्ञान
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the scientific study of the normal functions of living things
शरीर-क्रिया विज्ञान
- Medical students study anatomy and physiology in the first year.
- Physiology explains how the heart, lungs and kidneys work together.
- Physiology explains how the body responds to exercise.
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- She is studying plant physiology at university.
- Human physiology is the first subject in the course.
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the way in which a particular living thing functions
(किसी जीव की) शारीरिक क्रिया-प्रणाली
- the physiology of the camel allows it to survive without water for days
- The physiology of migratory birds lets them fly thousands of kilometres without rest.
- The physiology of birds helps them fly at great heights.
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- Scientists compared the physiology of cats and dogs.
- The physiology of the whale is adapted to deep diving.
◇Word family
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phys·i·ol·o·gy
?Which word?
physiology, anatomy and psychology
Anatomy is the structure of the body (what the parts are). Physiology is how the parts work. Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour. Physiology begins with ph; psychology with ps.
Anatomy शरीर की संरचना है (अंग क्या हैं)। Physiology यह है कि अंग कैसे काम करते हैं। Psychology मन और व्यवहार का अध्ययन है। Physiology ph से शुरू होता है; psychology ps से।
The physiology/psychology spelling pair is a trap.
Physiology और psychology की spelling का भ्रम ध्यान रखिए।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
The study of the functions of living bodies.
'जीवित शरीर की क्रियाओं का अध्ययन' के लिए यह शब्द आता है।
General knowledge
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine आता है।