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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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indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
heedto pay attention
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
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repastsomething taken as food : meal