[libribook.com] Traumatic Scar Tissue Management 1st Edition

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HypervascularizationExaggerated, new, capillary growth seen in early wound healing.Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axisA primary component in the stress response system, consisting of thehypothalamus, anterior pituitary, cortex, and the cortex of the suprarenal gland.The HPA axis regulates stress-related processes, including secretion of stresshormones (e.g. cortisol) and under normal circumstances orchestrates theeventual return to homeostasis.

HysteresisA property of systems (tissues) that do not immediately respond/react to forcesapplied to them, but react slowly or do not return to their original state – also seecreep.

Hypervascularization

Exaggerated, new, capillary growth seen in early wound healing.

Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis

A primary component in the stress response system, consisting of the

hypothalamus, anterior pituitary, cortex, and the cortex of the suprarenal gland.

The HPA axis regulates stress-related processes, including secretion of stress

hormones (e.g. cortisol) and under normal circumstances orchestrates the

eventual return to homeostasis.

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