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The potentially fatal metabolic response of a starved individual to feeding, either enteral or parenteral. The correction of electrolyte imbalances is imperative before gradual refeeding to prevent hypophosphatemia, rhabdomyolysis, and other life-threatening complications,  

Restoration after hunger or fatigue, especially with food or drink.  

To recall an event, feeling, or thought; to have an intrusive memory or “flashback.” Frequent re-experiencing of traumatic events is one of the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder.  

One of the hair cells in the organ of Corti in the cochlea of the ear.  

Receptors, primarily on white blood cells, that bind with the epitope on foreign antigens, stimulating an immune response.  

A site in autonomic nerve pathways responsive to the adrenergic agents norepinephrine and epinephrine; in general, alpha- 1 receptors produce excitatory responses and alpha-2 receptors produce inhibitory responses.  

Proteins on the surface of T lymphocytes that enhance the response of the T-cell receptor to foreign antigens and stimulate signals from the receptor to the cytoplasm.  

The substance with the lowest concentration in a chemical reaction. Its amount determines the amount of product made from that reaction.  

A solar ray capable of producing chemical changes.  

The rate of occurrence of new cases of a disease.