(ăk′shŭn) [Pronunciation] [L. actio] 1. Performance of a function or process. 2. In pathology, a morbid process.
Subentries: adipokinetic action antagonistic action bacteriocidal action bacteriostatic action ball-valve action calorigenic action capillary action cumulative action drug action reflex action sparing action specific action specific dynamic action synergistic action tendon action thermogenic action
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