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Stress, Physiological

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Definition: 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.  note category: may be used with microorganisms, plants and invertebrates   
See Also General Adaptation Syndrome
Examples Cold-Shock Response; Heat-Shock Response; Oxidative Stress 		Other names Physiological Stress; Metabolic Stress; Stresses, Physiological; Stresses, Metabolic; Stresses, Biological; Stress, Metabolic; Stress, Biological; Stress Responses, Metabolic; Stress Response, Physiological; Stress Response, Metabolic; Stress Reactions, Physiological; Stress Reaction, Physiological; Responses, Metabolic Stress; Response, Metabolic Stress; Physiological Stresses; Physiological Stress Responses; Physiological Stress Reactions; Metabolic Stresses; Metabolic Stress Responses; Biological Stresses

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