Homeostasis

//ˌhɒmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs//

Word Type

Noun

The word "homeostasis" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

dyshomeostasis homeostasome homeostatic immunohomeostasis metal homeostasis neurohomeostasis osmohomeostasis

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Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

Type Of (IsA)

biological regulation process equilibrium

Related Terms

proteostasis stasis

Related Terms

ability adjust environment internal living organism stasis system temperature warm blooded

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