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Biological_mechanisms [undergoing]
A trigger mechanism brings about a change in a biological system.
The reflex increases cardiac output.
The reflex increases cardiac output.
Properties
- ID
- #2750
- Entry
- frm_biological_mechanisms
- Namespace
- Eventive.Undergoing
- FrameNet version
- Biological_mechanisms (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
- —
- Types
- —
- Ontological type
- —
- English name
- Biological_mechanisms
Core Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systemic_effect |
The biological entity that is affected by the Trigger.
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— | — |
Peripheral Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place |
Location where the Systemic_effect takes place.
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— | — |
| Trigger |
The force that brings about the change in the Systemic_effect.
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— | — |
Frame-Frame Relations (0)
No frame-frame relations documented
Lexical Units (5)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| catalyze.v | — | to increase the rate of a chemical reaction |
| impair.v | — | hindered |
| increase.v | — | to raise |
| inhibit.v | — | to hinder |
| stimulate.v | — | to make more active |
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