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Pathological Adaptation
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Summary
Pathological Adaptation
refers to the process by which organisms or systems adjust to harmful or
Adverse conditions
, often at a
Significant cost
to their
Overall functionality
and health. This
Maladaptive outcome
can result from
Genetic Mutations
,
Environmental Stresses
, or
Social Pressures
, leading to a state that is sustainable only under
Continued exposure
to the stressor.
Concepts
Maladaptation
Genetic Mutation
Environmental Stress
Homeostasis
Stress Response
Evolutionary Biology
Chronic Stress
Behavioral Adaptation
Epigenetics
Cell Adaptation
Relevant Degrees
Public Health 44%
Psychiatry 33%
Medical Sciences 22%
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