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HPA axis

/hpa ˈæksəs/ /ˌeɪtʃˌpiːˈeɪ ˈæksɪs/
noun
GeneralMedical
  1. 1 HPA ekseni, hipotalamus-hipofiz-adrenal ekseni

Definition (English)

The system linking the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and adrenal glands that controls the stress response.

Example Sentences

  1. The HPA axis controls how the body releases the stress hormone cortisol.
    HPA ekseni, vücudun stres hormonu kortizolü nasıl salgıladığını kontrol eder.
  2. Chronic stress can dysregulate the HPA axis.
    Kronik stres HPA eksenini bozabilir.

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