Depression (physiology)
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'''Depression''' in physiology and medicine refers to a lowering, in particular a reduction in a particular biological variable or the function of an organ. It is in contrast to elevation.
For example, it is possible to refer to "depressed [[thyroid]] function" or to a depression of blood flow in a particular area.
Further examples:
* Depression of the [[central nervous system]] of an animal may be expressed as drowsiness or sleep, lack of coordination and [[unconsciousness]].
[[Category:Medical terms]]