(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

a single complete act of breathing in and out

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

activities associated with sexual intercourse

the introduction of semen into the genital tract of a female

the suspension of consciousness and decrease in metabolic rate

a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

the cessation of lactation

muscular action of the alimentary tract in a direction opposite to peristalsis

any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body

the process of coughing up and spitting out

(medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus

the natural process by which the body repairs itself

the accumulation of blood in an organ

shedding tears

the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands

process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis

excessive activity

the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along

the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid

process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection

process by which certain cells can engulf and incorporate droplets of fluid

the formation of the placenta in the uterus

falling out of hair

process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light

the process of giving off or exhaling water vapor through the skin or mucous membranes

walking by a person who is asleep

uttering speech while asleep

control of muscles

an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially

breathing in which most of the respiratory effort is done by the abdominal muscles

normal relaxed breathing

energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders

slow or shallow breathing

an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternate

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

the act of expelling air from the lungs

the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound

the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

breathing with a husky or whistling sound

the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion

the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing

the act of consuming food

the act of swallowing

the act of sucking

the act of consuming liquids

sexual activity (especially sexual intercourse) with the use of measures (such as latex condoms) to avoid the transmission of disease (especially AIDS)

the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon

the introduction of semen into the oviduct or uterus by some means other than sexual intercourse

sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people

any lascivious contact by an adult with the sexual organs of a child (especially not involving sexual intercourse)

the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes

the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring

mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse

an aberrant sexual practice;

using you own body as a sexual object

indulging in promiscuous (casual and indiscriminate) sexual relations

unrestrained indulgence in sexual activity

a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex

sexual activity with both men and women

a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex

sexual activity between a person and an animal

sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)

a light fitful sleep

any reaction that occurs automatically without conscious thought or reflection (especially the undirected behavior seen in psychomotor epilepsy)

a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration

an excessive reaction; a reaction with inappropriate emotional behavior

a change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body

a bodily defense reaction that recognizes an invading substance (an antigen: such as a virus or fungus or bacteria or transplanted organ) and produces antibodies specific against that antigen

an involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source

a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism

a movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation

a delayed reaction indicating surprise

an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus

a reaction that has been acquired by learning

a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another

whining in a tearful manner

convulsive gasp made while weeping

loud cries made while weeping

a nonverbal reaction

reaction of the body to a transfusion of blood that is not compatible with its own blood; an adverse reaction can range from fever and hives to renal failure and shock and death

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

the bodily process of discharging waste matter

excessive and profuse perspiration

the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause

healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones