English word physiological comes from English -ical, English physiology
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ical | English (eng) | Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also. |
| physiology | English (eng) | (obsolete) The study and description of natural objects; natural science.. A branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter (as organs, tissues, or cells) and of the physical and chemical phenomena involved. |
| physiological | English (eng) | Of, or relating to physiology.. Relating to the action of a drug when given to a healthy person, as distinguished from its therapeutic action. |