Meaning of the word homeostasis in English
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homeostasis
US /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/
UK /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/
Noun
1.
the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example:
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The body maintains homeostasis through various regulatory mechanisms.
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Environmental changes can disrupt the delicate balance of homeostasis.
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