Adaptation, Physiological (also known as Adaptations, Physiological, Physiological Adaptations): The non-genetic biological changes of an organism in response to challenges in its ENVIRONMENT.

NIH MeSH · D000222Phenomena and Processes

Adaptation, Physiological

Also known asAdaptations, Physiological · Physiological Adaptations · Physiological Adaptation · Adaptation, Physiologic · Physiologic Adaptation · Physiologic Adaptations · Adaptations, Physiologic · Phenotypic Plasticity · Plasticity, Phenotypic · Adaptive Plasticity · Plasticity, Adaptive

Definition

The non-genetic biological changes of an organism in response to challenges in its ENVIRONMENT.

MeSH classification

  • G07.025
  • G16.012.500

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Common questions about Adaptation, Physiological

What does Adaptation, Physiological mean in medicine?
The non-genetic biological changes of an organism in response to challenges in its ENVIRONMENT. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Adaptation, Physiological known by any other names?
Yes. Adaptation, Physiological is also referred to as Adaptations, Physiological, Physiological Adaptations, Physiological Adaptation, Adaptation, Physiologic in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Adaptation, Physiological sit in the medical classification?
Adaptation, Physiological falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G07.025, G16.012.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000222) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗