Meaning & use
homeostasis
The tendency of a living organism to maintain stable internal conditions despite changes outside it.
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Sweating helps the body maintain homeostasis by cooling it down in hot weather.
Disease can occur when the body's homeostasis is disrupted for too long.
A note on using this word
A core concept in biology, referring to processes like temperature and blood sugar regulation, not just general stability.
Words with a similar meaning
equilibriumbalance
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