Medical physiology

(physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body

(physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye

(physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body; "with a normal acid-base balance in the body the blood is slightly al…

(physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body; "with a normal acid-base balance in the body the blood is slightly al…

(physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light)

(physiology) moving of a body part toward the central axis of the body

(physiology) a muscle that opposes the action of another; "the biceps and triceps are antagonistic muscles"

(physiology) processes that maintain a generally constant physiological state in a cell or organism

(physiology) the normal degeneration and death of living cells (as in various epithelial cells)

(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc; "the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired"; "he had…

(physiology) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to…

(physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part; "the inhibition of the heart by the vagus ner…

(physiology) the spread of sensory neural impulses in the cortex

(physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body

(physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body

(physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body

(physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body

(physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body

(physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body

(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

(physiology) the normal degeneration and death of living cells (as in various epithelial cells)

(physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth an…

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

(physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation; "sensitivity to pain"

(physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation; "sensitivity to pain"

(physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation; "sensitivity to pain"

(physiology) the effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc.)

(physiology) the process whereby multiple stimuli can produce a response (in a muscle or nerve or other part) that one stimulus alone does not p…

the local voltage change across the cell wall as a nerve impulse is transmitted

the amount of blood pumped out by the ventricles in a given period of time; "a resting adult has a cardiac output of about three quarts a minute"

the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid

the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid

the transmission of heat or electricity or sound

the transmission of heat or electricity or sound

the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid

an equilibrium between the amounts of electrolytes (as calcium and sodium and potassium) that is essential for normal health and functioning

surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat)

surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat)

the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health

surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat)

surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat)

(biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentrat…

the process of providing or combining or treating with oxygen; "the oxygenation of the blood"

pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels)

the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health

the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health

the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle; "nerve impulses cross a synapse through the action of neur…

stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical

a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed; "dogs have a remarkable acuteness of smell"

a muscle that contracts while another relaxes; "when bending the elbow the biceps are the agonist"

a muscle that relaxes while another contracts; "when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist"

a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to co…

painless contractions of the muscles of the uterus that continue throughout pregnancy with increasing frequency

The quality of being an animal that eats meat as the main part of its diet.; "The too obvious fact that a large portion of animals are carnivoro…

a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to co…

an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle

the process of adjusting the eyes to low levels of illumination; cones adapt first; rods continue to adapt for up to four hours

sensitivity to stimuli originating outside of the body

painless contractions of the muscles of the uterus that continue throughout pregnancy with increasing frequency

stimulation with a galvanic current

stimulation with a galvanic current

extreme sensitivity

sensitivity to stimuli originating inside of the body

localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain

localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain

localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain

the process of adjusting the eyes to relatively high levels of illumination; the pupil constricts and the cones system is operative

control of muscles

sensitivity to the action of radiant energy

a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to co…

sensitivity to the action of radiant energy

responsive to stimulation

responsive to stimulation

a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses

a rhythmic tightening in labor of the upper uterine musculature that contracts the size of the uterus and pushes the fetus toward the birth canal

muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination

The quality of being an animal that eats meat as the main part of its diet.; "The too obvious fact that a large portion of animals are carnivoro…

a process in which liquid blood is changed into a semisolid mass (a blood clot)

a process in which liquid blood is changed into a semisolid mass (a blood clot)

the passage of electricity through a conductor

pulse of the femoral artery (felt in the groin)

the junction between a nerve fiber and the muscle it supplies

the junction between a nerve fiber and the muscle it supplies

pulse of the radial artery (felt in the wrist)

(chemistry) a method of producing pure water; a solvent passes through a semipermeable membrane in a direction opposite to that for natural osmo…

In physics, the property of a material to conduct heat.; "When a material undergoes a phase change from solid to liquid or from liquid to gas th…

congealing tissue by heat (as by electric current)

the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion

the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

movement through a circuit; especially the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

the ability to hear; the auditory faculty; "his hearing was impaired"

excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part

the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth; "his cold deprived him of his sense of taste"

the ability to hear; the auditory faculty; "his hearing was impaired"

activation by an inner spirit or force or principle; "the Holy Spirit is the indweller of the church and its members"

excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part

the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents

the ability to sense the position and location and orientation and movement of the body and its parts

(of an animal, usually a bird) The quality of subsisting off live prey.; "The rapacity of carnivorous animals has been considered by some writer…

the ability to see; the visual faculty

the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents

the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth; "his cold deprived him of his sense of taste"

the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands); "only sight and touch enable…

the ability to see; the visual faculty

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy

an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances; "he went outside for a smoke"; "smoking stinks"

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances; "he went outside for a smoke"; "smoking stinks"

the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)