Physiology & Medicine 1-19
19 entries in the Physiology & Medicine compendium.
SleepA conserved behavioral state essential for restoration and brain cleansing.Small intestineOrgan where most nutrient absorption occurs in digestion.SpleenOrgan filtering blood and supporting immune function.StomachA muscular digestive organ between esophagus and small intestine.ThermoregulationOrganisms maintain body temperature within boundaries via homeostasis.ThyroidButterfly-shaped gland regulating metabolism and calcium balance.TongueMuscular organ for taste, chewing, swallowing, and speech.Urinary systemSystem that produces and excretes urine in vertebrates.AcneCommon skin condition involving clogged follicles, often causing scarring and psychologicaAcupunctureAlternative medicine involving needle insertion, lacking scientific evidence of efficacy.AgeingAgeing is the accumulation of changes over time, affecting most organisms.AllergyAn exaggerated immune response to harmless substances.Alzheimer's diseaseProgressive neurodegenerative disease and leading cause of dementia.AnalgesicDrugs used for pain management, distinct from anesthetics.AnemiaA blood disorder reducing oxygen transport, affecting billions worldwide.AnesthesiaControlled, temporary loss of sensation for medical purposes.AneurysmAn abnormal bulging of a blood vessel wall due to a weak spot.AntibioticAntibiotics are antimicrobial substances active against bacteria.SuicideThe act of intentionally causing one's own death.
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