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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
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
sedentarynot migratory : settled
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
sledgesledgehammer
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp