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Cell Regulation
Definitions from Cell Regulation
Term | Definition |
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Etiology | original cause of cellular alteration/disease |
Homeostasis | condition of equilibrium/balance |
Allostasis | adapting to acute stress to maintain homeostasis |
Allostatic load | adapting to a new normal |
Allostatic overload | body is no longer able to adapt |
Cellular Adaptation | cells change to prevent damage from stressors |
Pathogenesis | cellular changes that represent distinct disease processes |
Histology | microscopic study of tissues and cells for diagnosis |
Biopsy | pulling cell samples and viewing under a microscope |