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homeostasis

[hoh-mee-uh-stey-sis] / ˌhoʊ mi əˈsteɪ sɪs /
NOUN
tendency to maintain internal stability
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This system works to maintain homeostasis by balancing the body’s temperature, pain and immune response.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2025

"This neuro-immune-endocrine cooperation synergistically promotes increased production of renin to maintain blood pressure homeostasis, but, on the other hand, severe arteriolar hypertrophy reduces the blood filtration function of the kidney."

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

These sites are critical hubs for the exchange of essential biomolecules, such as lipids and calcium, which are vital for maintaining cellular homeostasis.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2024

Moreover, genetic analysis of the dorsal skin tissue samples in mice revealed a marked upregulation in the expression of genes involved in hair cycle regulation and skin homeostasis.

From Science Daily • Feb. 29, 2024

On the board, he’d written the definition of homeostasis, but I hadn’t paid much attention beyond that.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller



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