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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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tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
jostleto come in contact or into collision
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
gustythe sensation of taste