Phenomena and Processes [G] » Physiological Phenomena [G07] » Body Temperature » Body Temperature Regulation » Torpor
Phenomena and Processes [G] » Physiological Phenomena [G07] » Homeostasis » Body Temperature Regulation » Torpor
Phenomena and Processes [G] » Biological Phenomena [G16] » Adaptation, Biological » Adaptation, Physiological » Body Temperature Regulation » Torpor
Description
A state of decreased activity in animals characterized by depressed metabolism, reduced body temperature, and low sensitivity to external stimuli. MeSH
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