physiology
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/ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/
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/ˌfɪziˈɒlədʒi/
the science of how living things work
Studying physiology helps us understand how the human body works.
学习生理学帮助我们理解人体如何运作。
how a living thing's body works
The physiology of plants shows how they use sunlight to grow.
植物的生理机能展示了它们如何利用阳光生长。