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Physiological Phenomena > Stress, Physiological

Preferred term

Stress, Physiological  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Physiological Stress

Note

  • note category: may be used with microorganisms, plants and invertebrates

Scope note

  • The unfavorable effect of environmental factors (stressors) on the physiological functions of an organism. Prolonged unresolved physiological stress can affect HOMEOSTASIS of the organism, and may lead to damaging or pathological conditions.

History note

  • 2009 (1963)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D013312

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