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homeostasis

The correct spelling is homeostasis.

How to pronounce homeostasis

noun

IPA: /ˌhɒm.i.ə(ʊ)ˈsteɪ.sɪs/

Say it like: Hom-eos-tas-is

The correct spelling is homeostasis. The ability of a system or living organism to adjust its internal environment to maintain a state of dynamic constancy; such as the ability of warm-blooded animals to maintain a…

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The ability of a system or living organism to adjust its internal environment to maintain a state of dynamic constancy; such as the ability of warm-blooded animals to maintain a stable temperature.
  2. 2.Such a dynamic equilibrium or balance.

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