Fisiologi
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A branch of “biology” that studies the “functions” and mechanisms of living systems and their parts.
Synonyms & Variants
biologi fungsional
Term in academic context referring to the study of life processes.
faal
Concise or archaic form referring to the function of bodily organs.
ilmu faal
Often used in medical literature or classical biology.
mekanisme tubuh
Expression used in popular medical contexts to explain how organs work.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term derives from the ancient Greek lexical fusion of physis meaning nature and logia meaning study. Its integration into Indonesian occurred through European academic transmission to systematically categorize natural sciences. Within formal academic landscapes, the usage of this word demands extreme scientific rigor. The term serves as a technical terminology that distinguishes studies of functional mechanisms from static morphological observations. It is highly prevalent in medical fields, molecular biology, and experimental research to establish the speaker's intellectual authority.
Real-world Usage
Fisiologi manusia sangat kompleks untuk dipahami.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.