ho·me·o·sta·sis
(hō′mē-ō-stā′sĭs)n.
A state of equilibrium, as in an organism or cell, maintained by self-regulating processes: The kidneys maintain homeostasis in the body by regulating the amount of salt and water excreted.
ho′me·o·stat′ic (-stăt′ĭk) adj.
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| Adj. | 1. | homeostatic - related to or characterized by homeostasis |
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