Usage Note
Physiologique describes processes or functions of the body as opposed to psychological ones. It is commonly used in medical and scientific writing; the adverb physiologiquement means 'physiologically'. Learners should note it pairs frequently with besoin physiologique (bodily need) and réponse physiologique (physiological response).
Examples
"C'est une réaction physiologique normale."
Natural Translation
It is a normal physiological reaction.
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