homeostasis

noun

(physiology) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to offset disrupting changes

Roots

homoioshomeo- · Greek · similar, like stasisstasis- · Greek · standing still, stability

Synonyms for homeostasis

equilibriumn balancen

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Where does homeostasis come from?

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