physiol.

Noun

physiology (countable and uncountable, plural physiologies)

1. 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.
   • So he clung to the sides of the vertical tunnel, le wormhole, employing the setules covering his legs, that is, millions of tiny spider-hairs with triangular tips, a wall-creeper physiology if you wish, a hang-upside-down-from-the-ceiling anatomical boon.2023, Isabel Waidner, Corey Fah Does Social Mobility, Hamish Hamilton, page 86

   Synonyms:

   bionomy

2. The biology or form of a living organism.
3. (obsolete) The study and description of natural objects; natural science.