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Physiology

Definition:	The science which treats of the functions of the living organism and its parts, and of the physical and chemical factors and processes involved. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Notes:	SPEC only: SPEC qualif; PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESSES or /physiol with organs, organisms & psychol processes: Manual 19.7+, 19.8.55; DF: PHYSIOL

Physiology Categories.

	Endocrinology - A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the metabolism, physiology, and disorders of the endocrine system.
	Physiology, Comparative

Physiology Definitions and Terms

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