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Cell Regulation
Definitions from Cell Regulation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |