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System Interrupt

Meaning

System Interrupt is a clinical metaphor describing a significant, acute, or chronic stressor that momentarily or persistently overrides the body’s normal homeostatic regulatory mechanisms, forcing a systemic shift in resource allocation and function. Examples include severe physical trauma, acute psychological distress, or a sudden, drastic metabolic imbalance. These interruptions divert energy and hormonal resources toward immediate survival or repair, often at the expense of long-term health processes like digestion, reproduction, and cognitive maintenance.