Definition

1. Noun:
   • A scientist specializing in physiology: A physiologist is a biologist who studies the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts (organs, tissues, cells) and the physical and chemical phenomena involved.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The physiologist conducted experiments to understand how the heart muscle contracts.
  • She consulted a plant physiologist to improve crop yields.

Advanced Usage

• Comparative physiologist: A scientist who studies and compares physiological processes across different species.
  • The comparative physiologist researched how fish extract oxygen from water.
• Exercise physiologist: A specialist who studies the body's responses and adaptations to physical activity.
  • The exercise physiologist designed a training program for the athletes.

Variants and Related Words

• Physiology (n): The scientific study of the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
  • She majored in human physiology.
• Physiological (adj): Relating to the way a living organism or bodily part functions.
  • The drug had a significant physiological effect.

Synonyms

• Biological scientist: A researcher in the field of biology.
• Life scientist: A general term for a scientist studying living organisms.

Related Phrases

• To practice physiology: To work in the field of physiology.
  • After his PhD, he went on to practice physiology at a research institute.

Noun

1. a biologist specializing in physiology