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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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pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
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lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
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chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse