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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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denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
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cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
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accelerateto move faster : to gain speed