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Heat-Shock Response  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A sequence of responses that occur when an organism is exposed to excessive heat. In humans, an increase in skin temperature triggers muscle relaxation, sweating, and vasodilation.

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Entry terms

  • Heat-Shock Reaction
  • Heat-Stress Reaction
  • Heat-Stress Response

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-X9894C8L-2

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