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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
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
interloperone that interlopes: such as
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore