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Uncommonhomeostasis
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.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.Such a dynamic equilibrium or balance.
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