abnormal+aging

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• aging — ag·ing (āʹjĭng) n. 1. The process of growing old or maturing. 2. An artificial process for imparting the characteristics and properties of age. * * * Gradual change in an organism that leads to increased risk of weakness, disease, and death. It… …   Universalium

• human aging — ▪ physiology and sociology Introduction       physiological changes that take place in the human body leading to senescence, the decline of biological functions and of the ability to adapt to metabolic stress. In humans the physiological… …   Universalium

• Neurology — For the journal, see Neurology (journal). Neurologist Occupation Names Physician, Medical Practitioner Activity sectors Medicine Description Education required M.D. , D.V.M. or D.O. (US), M.B. B.S. (UK), M.B. B.Ch. B.A.O. (Republic of Ireland)… …   Wikipedia

• endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction  group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… …   Universalium

• human disease — Introduction       an impairment of the normal state of a human being that interrupts or modifies its vital functions. health versus disease       Before human disease can be discussed, the meanings of the terms health, physical fitness, illness …   Universalium

• Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology       In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… …   Universalium

• Calorie restriction — Calorie restriction, or caloric restriction (CR), aims to improve health and slow the aging process by limiting dietary energy intake. Calorie restriction is a common measure, found in several dietary regimens, including the Okinawa diet [The… …   Wikipedia

• Health and Disease — ▪ 2009 Introduction Food and Drug Safety.       In 2008 the contamination of infant formula and related dairy products with melamine in China led to widespread health problems in children, including urinary problems and possible renal tube… …   Universalium

• skin disease — ▪ pathology Introduction  any of the diseases or disorders that affect the human skin. They have a wide range of causes. General features       Although most diseases affecting the skin originate in the layers of the skin, such abnormalities are… …   Universalium

• Alagebrium — Drugbox IUPAC name = 4,5 dimethyl 3 (2 oxo 2 phenylethyl) thiazolium chloride CAS number = 341028 37 3 CAS supplemental = ATC prefix = ATC suffix = ATC supplemental = PubChem = DrugBank = chemical formula = C=13 | H=14 | Cl=1 | N=1 | O=1 | S=1… …   Wikipedia

• atrophy — atrophic /euh trof ik, euh troh fik/, adj. /a treuh fee/, n., v., atrophied, atrophying. n. 1. Also, atrophia /euh troh fee euh/. Pathol. a wasting away of the body or of an organ or part, as from defective nutrition or nerve damage. 2.… …   Universalium