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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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cavalcadea procession (see procession
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
pugilistfighter
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time