Definition of homeostasis Homeostasis
/howˌmiowstejˈsʌs/ - [howmeeowsteysus] - ho•me•o•sta•sis
We found 6 definitions of homeostasis from 5 different sources.
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What does homeostasis mean?
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NounPlural: homeostases |
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| homeostasis - (physiology) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to offset disrupting changes | ||
| equilibrium a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head | ||
| physiology processes and functions of an organism | ||
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- homeostasis (Noun)
The ability of a system or living organism to adjust its internal environment to maintain a stable equilibrium; such as the ability of warm-blooded animals to maintain a constant temperature. - homeostasis (Noun)
Such a dynamic equilibrium or balance.
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homeostasis
That property of either an open system or a closed system, especially a living organism, which regulates its internal environment so as to maintain a stable, constant condition.
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- Homeostasis is when an organism allows its body to keep a stable condition. It does so by regulating its inner equilibrium. Organisms with more than one cell need a homeostatic environment to live.
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🔤- homeostasis, noun, singular of homeostases.
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