GRE Word List
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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| dismember | to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of |
| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| recuperate | to get back : regain |
| pathological | of or relating to pathology |
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
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| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| personify | to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers |
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |