homeostasis
US /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/
UK /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/
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homeostasis
the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
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The body maintains homeostasis through various regulatory mechanisms.
El cuerpo mantiene la homeostasis a través de diversos mecanismos reguladores.
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Environmental changes can disrupt the delicate balance of homeostasis.
Los cambios ambientales pueden alterar el delicado equilibrio de la homeostasis.