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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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jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
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implicationsomething implied: such as
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buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
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