Nota: La traducción de esta entrada está actualmente en revisión de calidad, por lo que parte del contenido se muestra temporalmente solo en inglés.
Esta entrada aún no se ha traducido a tu idioma, así que se muestra el original a continuación.
allostasis
This term is primarily used in biological and psychological sciences to describe a dynamic process of adaptation. It is frequently contrasted with homeostasis, which refers to the maintenance of a constant internal state. While homeostasis seeks to return a system to a fixed set point, allostasis involves changing that set point to survive in a changing environment.
Because it describes a complex physiological process, the word is typically used as an uncountable noun in academic and medical literature. It carries a neutral, technical connotation and is rarely found in casual conversation, appearing instead in discussions regarding stress, endocrine function, and systemic health.