Mesh term Stress, Physiological
Browse to parent terms:Physiological Phenomena
Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Cold-Shock Response
Heat-Shock Response
Oxidative Stress
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