GRE Word List
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.
Random words
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| agnostic | a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable |
| satirical | of, relating to, or constituting satire |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| noxious | physically harmful or destructive to living beings |
| communal | of or relating to one or more communes |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
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