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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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parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
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sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
expenditurethe act or process of expending
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
bewareto be on one's guard
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
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