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PALEONTOLOGY

a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains

The meaning of the word paleontology is a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains.

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homeostasisa 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
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
extrudeto force, press, or push out
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
obsequya funeral or burial rite
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
unregeneratenot regenerate