homeostasis

Phonetic Respelling: [ hoh-mee-uh-stey-sis ]

Definition:

n. the tendency of a physiological system esp. of mammals and other higher animals to remain more or less stable.

Sentence:

The term that is used to describe this balance of function in the body is homeostasis.

More example sentences:

The term that is used to describe this balance of function in the body is homeostasis.

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Synonyms:

balance of function; homeostasis; homeostasis

Antonyms:

imbalance

Homeostasis rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • glacis
  • racists 5: homeostasis