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ho·me·o·sta·sis
 homeostasis
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- pronunciation:
- ho
mi
o
steI
sihs
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
the tendency of a physiological system, esp. of mammals and other higher animals, to remain more or less stable.
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| derivations: |
homeostatic (adj.), homeostatically (adv.) |
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