homeostasis
Say it: hoh-mee-oh-STAY-sis /ˌhəʊmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/ · noun
What “homeostasis” means
Your body keeping its internal conditions steady.
More precisely: The body's ability to keep internal conditions, like temperature and blood sugar, stable.
Example: “Sweating on a run is homeostasis at work, keeping your core temperature steady.”
When to use it
In biology or health explanations, for the body's automatic adjustments that keep conditions such as temperature within a stable range.
Similar words
equilibrium, self-regulation, stability
Where it comes from
From Greek homoios 'like' + stasis 'standing still'.
Quick check
You step into a cold garden and begin shivering, producing heat to keep your body temperature steady. That's…
homeostasis or acclimatisation?
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