Physiology — Phys i*ol o*gy, n.; pl. {Physiologies}. [L. physiologia, Gr. ?; fy sis nature + ? discourse: cf. F. physiologie.] 1. The science which treats of the phenomena of living organisms; the study of the processes incidental to, and characteristic of,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mental disorder — Any illness with a psychological origin, manifested either in symptoms of emotional distress or in abnormal behaviour. Most mental disorders can be broadly classified as either psychoses or neuroses (see neurosis; psychosis). Psychoses (e.g.,… … Universalium
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Defense Physiology — is a term used to refer to the symphony of body function (physiology) changes which occur in response to a stress or threat. When the body executes the “fight or flight reaction or stress response, the nerve system initiates, coordinates and… … Wikipedia
Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology — ( PPP ) is a degree at the University of Oxford.PPP covers the study of thought and behaviour from the differing points of view of psychology, physiology and philosophy. Psychology includes social interaction, learning, child development, mental… … Wikipedia
Physiologies — Physiology Phys i*ol o*gy, n.; pl. {Physiologies}. [L. physiologia, Gr. ?; fy sis nature + ? discourse: cf. F. physiologie.] 1. The science which treats of the phenomena of living organisms; the study of the processes incidental to, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
