Phenomena and Processes

Torpor

A state of decreased activity in animals characterized by depressed metabolism, reduced body temperature, and low sensitivity to external stimuli.

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A state of decreased activity in animals characterized by depressed metabolism, reduced body temperature, and low sensitivity to external stimuli.

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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2014

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  1. G07.110w.232w.889w
  2. G07.410w.421w.889w
  3. G16.012.500w.535w.889w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Torpor. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D064348. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D064348
  2. Torpor. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torpor
  3. Torpor. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1651205