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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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provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
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resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
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