þolkerfi
þolkerfi is an Icelandic term that translates to "tolerance system" or "endurance system." It refers to a biological or physiological concept related to how an organism can withstand or adapt to harmful stimuli, stressors, or adverse conditions. This can encompass a wide range of phenomena, from an individual's resistance to disease or toxins to the ability of a population to survive environmental changes.
In a physiological context, þolkerfi can describe the body's capacity to endure prolonged physical exertion, such
Beyond individual physiology, þolkerfi can be applied to ecological or social systems. For instance, an ecosystem