homeostasis
IPA: hoʊmioʊstˈeɪsʌs
noun
- (physiology) 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.
- Such a dynamic equilibrium or balance.
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Examples of "homeostasis" in Sentences
- Perhaps the homeostasis one is the lighter.
- It contrasts to the traditional view of homeostasis.
- Changes in hormone homeostasis affect the spermatogenesis.
- This homeostasis signals the onset of the maturation phase.
- I recommend the articles on homeostasis and thermoregulation.
- Energy balance is the homeostasis of energy in living systems.
- Homeostasis is the process by which the body remains in balance.
- Regulation of homeostasis is essential to the survival of animals.
- Pathways are important to the maintenance of homeostasis within an organism.
- The basic functions of insulin and glucagon are to maintain glucose homeostasis.
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