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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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WordMeaning
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
festerto generate pus
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
miscreantunbelieving
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
rigto fit out with rigging