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HOMEOSTASIS

a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group

The meaning of the word homeostasis is a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group.

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enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
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resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
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outgoinggoing away : departing
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