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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
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
slanderto utter slander against : defame
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned