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physiological atrophy
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Atrophy caused by the normal aging processes in the body. Examples are atrophy of embryonic structures; atrophy of childhood structures on reaching maturity, as the thymus; atrophy of structures in cyclic phases of activity
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physiological contracture
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A temporary condition in which tension and shortening of a muscle are maintained for a considerable time although there is no tetanus. It may be induced by heat, illness, drug action, or acids.
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physiological cup
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A slight concavity in the center of the optic disk.
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physiological dwarf
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A person normally developed except for unusually short stature.
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physiological equilibrium
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In nutritional theory, a state in which the body's intake and excretion of nutrients are perfectly matched.
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