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symptom

n.

1. any deviation from normal functioning that is considered indicative of physical or mental pathology. See disease; disorder; syndrome.

2. in general, any event that is indicative of another event; for example, a series of strikes is a symptom of economic unrest. —symptomatic adj.

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November 27th 2024

weight regulation

weight regulation

a process, governed by a complex array of neural mechanisms and structures (including the hypothalamus), in which the brain seeks an optimum balance between an organism’s food intake and energy expenditure after a certain body weight is achieved. A number of other factors, such as environmental stimuli, may influence the process as well.