homeostasis
/ˌhoʊmiəˈsteɪsɪs/
noun
- The ability of a living body or system to keep its internal conditions stable and balanced, even when the outside environment changes.
- Your body maintains homeostasis by sweating when you get too hot.
- The human body's homeostasis keeps your temperature around 98.6°F.
- When you exercise, your heart rate increases to help restore homeostasis.
- A state of balance or stability in any system, such as a group, organization, or ecosystem.
- The company's strict rules helped maintain homeostasis in the workplace.
- A healthy forest ecosystem depends on homeostasis among plants, animals, and soil.
- Social homeostasis can be disrupted by sudden changes in leadership.
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