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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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palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
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commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
granulateto form or crystallize into grains or granules
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