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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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malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
slakesubside
guilelessinnocent
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
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extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
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