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Physiological vs Physically - What's the difference?

physiological | physically |

As an adjective physiological

is of, or relating to physiology.

As an adverb physically is

in a physical manner.

physiological

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, or relating to physiology.
  • Relating to the action of a drug when given to a healthy person, as distinguished from its therapeutic action.

    • Synonyms

    * physiologic

    physically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a physical manner.
  • According to the laws of physics.
  • Using physical force.
  • (obsolete) According to the rules of medicine.
    • He that lives physically must live miserably. — Cheyne.