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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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negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
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comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
peccadilloa slight offense
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
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