Relating to both chemical and physiological processes; describing biological functions explained through chemical and physical mechanisms.
From 'chemo-' (chemical) + 'physiological' (relating to biological function). Combines two disciplines to describe how chemistry underlies all living processes.
Chemophysiological explanations revolutionized biology—instead of mysterious 'vital forces,' scientists could finally explain why muscles contract, nerves fire, and hearts beat using actual chemistry.
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