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Physiology

Last Update: November 9, 2018.

Definition

The biological science concerned with the life-supporting properties, functions, and processes of living organisms or their parts (adapted from MeSH).

Scope and emphasis

The NLM emphasis is on the physiology of humans, laboratory animals and model organisms, and fundamental biomedical research in this area.