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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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sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
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inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
aperturean opening or open space : hole
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advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode