Human Variation And Health
18 entries in the Human Variation And Health compendium.
Human hair colorHuman hair color results from melanin ratios and varies by genetics and geography.Human microbiomeThe collection of microorganisms living on and in the human body.Human skin colorSkin color varies by genetics, sun exposure, and evolution.Human variabilityThe range of possible values for any human characteristic.HumorismAncient medical theory of four bodily humors governing health.Immunity (medicine)The body's ability to resist infection and disease.Life expectancyStatistical measure of average remaining years of life at a given age.Life extensionConcept of extending human lifespan beyond its biological limit.Lipid profileBlood test panel measuring lipids to assess cardiovascular and genetic disease risk.MalnutritionA disease category including undernutrition and overnutrition.MedicalizationProcess by which human conditions become defined as medical.MedicationSubstance used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease.Medical doctorHealth professional who practices medicine to promote and restore health.Medical emergencyAn acute condition requiring immediate medical intervention.Medical ethicsApplied ethics analyzing clinical medicine and scientific research.Medical deviceMedical devices range from tongue depressors to artificial hearts.Medical specialtyMedical specialties focus practice on defined patient groups or diseases.International Classification of DiseasesGlobal standard for classifying diseases and health problems.
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