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MeSH Heading: Stress, Physiological
Tree Number(s): G07.775
Unique ID: D013312
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013312
Annotation: 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.
Entry Version: STRESS PHYSIOL
Entry Term(s): Abiotic Stress; Abiotic Stress Reaction; Abiotic Stress Response; Biological Stress; Biotic Stress; Metabolic Stress; Metabolic Stress Response; Physiological Stress; Physiological Stress Reaction; Physiological Stress Reactivity; Physiological Stress Response
See Also: General Adaptation Syndrome
Public MeSH Note: 2009; see STRESS 1963-2008
History Note: 2009 (1963)
Date Established: 2009/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2020/02/28

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