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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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WordMeaning
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
solsticeeither of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
juncturea point of time
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
venuelocale
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
renditionthe act or result of rendering something: such as