Torpor

A state of decreased activity in animals characterized by depressed metabolism, reduced body temperature, and low sensitivity to external stimuli.

Year introduced: 2014

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Tree Number(s): G07.110.232.889, G07.410.421.889, G16.012.500.535.889

MeSH Unique ID: D064348

See Also:

• Diapause

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Physiological Phenomena
Body Temperature
Body Temperature Regulation
Torpor
Estivation
Hibernation

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Physiological Phenomena
Homeostasis
Body Temperature Regulation
Torpor
Estivation
Hibernation

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Biological Phenomena
Adaptation, Biological
Adaptation, Physiological
Body Temperature Regulation
Torpor
Estivation
Hibernation