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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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resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
severto put or keep apart : divide
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
deliriuman acute (see acute
felicitythe quality or state of being happy