An elevated body temperature, usually in response to infection or inflammation, that is typically over 38°C (100.4°F).

Describing a state of having a fever, often associated with symptoms like sweating, chills, and general discomfort.

Abbreviation for ‘familial hypercholesterolemia,’ a genetic disorder characterized by high cholesterol levels in the blood.

A type of carbohydrate that is not digested by the body but is important for maintaining digestive health.

A small, thread-like structure, typically found in muscles or connective tissue, that contributes to the structural integrity of the organism.

A type of cell in connective tissue that produces collagen and other extracellular matrix components necessary for tissue repair and maintenance.

A diagram that shows the developmental fate of different cells in an embryo during the early stages of development.

A long-chain hydrocarbon molecule with a carboxyl group at one end, commonly found in lipids and important for energy storage and cellular function.

Carboxylic acids with long hydrocarbon chains, which can be saturated or unsaturated, and are a major component of fats and oils.

The passage from the mouth to the throat, including the soft palate, uvula, and tonsils.