physiological trigger

  • 1trigger mechanism — n something (as a specific act or stimulus) that in interaction with the body constitutes a physiological trigger esp one by which an attack (as of disease or referred pain) is precipitated …

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  • 2trigger mechanism — noun : something (as a specific act or stimulus) that in interaction with the body constitutes a physiological trigger; especially : such a trigger by which an attack (as of disease or referred pain) is precipitated certain climatic and… …

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  • 3trigger zone — an area to which stimulation may cause physiological or pathological changes. See also dolorogenic z. and trigger point …

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  • 4trigger mechanism — a physiological or psychological process caused by a stimulus and resulting in a usually severe reaction. * * * …

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  • 5Religious and physiological views of near-death experiences — There are many viewpoints about near death experiences from religious and physiological standpoints.Religious perspectiveThe NDE is often cited as evidence for the existence of the human soul and the afterlife, an idea that occurs in several… …

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  • 6chemoreceptor trigger zone — a trigger zone in the area postrema in the fourth ventricle. It mediates physiological reactions to various chemicals and drugs, plays an indirect role in stimulation of vomiting, and mediates some impulses that in turn stimulate the vomiting… …

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  • 7Goose bumps — For other uses, see Goose bumps (disambiguation). Goose bumps on a person s body Goose bumps, also called goose flesh, goose pimples, chill bumps, chicken skin, funky spots, Dasler Bumps, chicken bumps or the medical term cutis anserina, are the… …

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  • 8T. S. Wiley — Infobox Person name=T.S. Wiley image size=150px caption= birth name= birth place= birth date= residence= nationality= other names=Susie Wiley known for= education= employer= occupation= spouse=Neil Raden children= relatives= website=… …

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  • 9negative feedback loops — physiological loops for the control of hormone production by various glands. High levels of a circulating hormone act to reduce production of the releasing factors triggering its own production, i.e. they have a negative feedback on these trigger …

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  • 10drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… …

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