homeostases
/ˌhoʊmiˈoʊstəˌsiz/
noun
- Plural of homeostasis; the processes by which living things or systems maintain a stable internal environment despite changes outside.
- The body's homeostases work together to keep blood sugar levels steady.
- Scientists study the homeostases of ecosystems to understand how they recover from disturbances.
- Different organisms have different homeostases for regulating body temperature.