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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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squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
stanchto check or stop the flowing of