Glossary Terms

The process by which epithelial cells at wound edges proliferate and migrate across the wound bed to restore an intact […]

The temporary tissue that forms during the proliferative phase of wound healing, filling the wound bed with a matrix of

The sequential, overlapping biological process by which the body repairs damaged tissue. It proceeds through four phases: hemostasis (blood clotting,

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor—a protein belonging to the neurotrophin family that supports neuronal survival, promotes the growth and differentiation of new

The brain’s capacity to reorganize its structure and function by forming new neural connections, strengthening existing synapses, or pruning unused

Glycated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1c)—a blood test that reflects average blood glucose levels over the preceding 2–3 months. Glucose in the

A condition in which cells in muscle, fat, and liver respond poorly to insulin’s signal to absorb glucose from the

The production of heat by metabolic processes. In the context of weight management, thermogenesis refers specifically to energy expenditure beyond

The metabolic process by which stored triglycerides in adipose tissue are broken down into free fatty acids and glycerol, releasing

The progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function that occurs with aging. Sarcopenia typically accelerates after age 50,