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Definition of physiogenesis in English:

physiogenesis

Pronunciation /ˌfɪzɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

  • 1Biology
    The development or evolution (ontogeny or phylogeny) of physiological functions; specifically physiological development during diapause.

  • 2Psychology Medicine
    The development of disease (especially mental illness) or symptoms as a result of physiological or physical causes; physiological or physical pathogenesis. Chiefly opposed to "psychogenesis".

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From physio- + -genesis.