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   Ho·me·o·sta·sis

   /ˌhōmēəˈstāsis/

   

   noun

   • 1. the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

   Word Origin 1920s: modern Latin, from Greek homoios ‘like’ + -stasis.

   Derivatives

   • 1. homeostatic adjective

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2. www.khanacademy.org › hs-body-structure-and-homeostasis › aHomeostasis (article) | Human body systems | Khan Academy

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   Jun 18, 2016 · Homeostasis is the tendency to resist change in order to maintain a stable, relatively constant internal environment. Homeostasis typically involves negative feedback loops that counteract changes of various properties from their target values, known as set points.

3. sciencenotes.org › what-is-homeostasis-in-biology-definition-and-examplesWhat Is Homeostasis in Biology? Definition and Examples

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   Jan 14, 2024 · Simple Definition of Homeostasis. Homeostasis is the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions. This process involves various biological mechanisms that detect changes, trigger responses, and restore balance.

4. biologydictionary.net › homeostasisHomeostasis - Definition and Examples | Biology Dictionary

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   Apr 25, 2020 · Homeostasis Definition. Homeostasis is an organism’s process of maintaining a stable internal environment suitable for sustaining life. The word homeostasis derives from Greek, with home meaning “similar,” and stasis, meaning “stable.”. When used as an adjective, it is homeostatic.

5. www.scientificamerican.com › article › what-is-homeostasisWhat is Homeostasis? | Scientific American

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   Jan 3, 2000 · Homeostasis, from the Greek words for "same" and "steady," refers to any process that living things use to actively maintain fairly stable conditions necessary for...

6. www.khanacademy.org › a › hs-body-structure-and-homeostasis-reviewBody structure and homeostasis review (article) | Khan Academy

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   Key terms. Maintaining homeostasis. The body maintains homeostasis for many factors. Some of these include body temperature, blood glucose, and various pH levels. Homeostasis is maintained at many levels, not just the level of the whole body as it is for temperature.

7. www.biologyonline.com › dictionary › homeostasisHomeostasis - Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary

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   Aug 16, 2023 · Homeostasis definition in biology is the ability or tendency of the body or a cell to seek and maintain a condition of equilibrium – a stable internal environment — as it deals with external changes. It makes use of feedback controls and other regulatory mechanisms or dynamic processes in order to maintain a constant internal environment.

8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK559138Physiology, Homeostasis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   May 1, 2023 · Physiology, Homeostasis. Sabrina Libretti; Yana Puckett. Author Information and Affiliations. Last Update: May 1, 2023. Go to: Introduction. Homeostasis is a term that was first coined by physiologist Walter Cannon in 1926, clarifying the 'milieu intérieur' that fellow physiologist Claude Bernard had spoken of ­­in 1865. [1] '