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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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lucremonetary gain : profit
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
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skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
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