homeostasis
noun/ˌhoʊmiəˈsteɪsɪs/
Frequency rank: #16,573 most common English word
Meaning
The tendency of a living system to maintain internal stability by continuously adjusting its processes.
Example sentence
The human body relies on homeostasis to keep its temperature and chemistry in balance.
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