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homeostatic
This term is primarily used in scientific, medical, and biological contexts to describe the self-regulating processes of an organism. It carries a neutral, technical connotation and is rarely used in casual conversation unless referring to specific physiological functions like glucose regulation or thermoregulation.
In a broader systemic sense, it describes a state of dynamic equilibrium where a system actively resists change to remain within a narrow, viable range. It is distinct from "static" stability, as homeostasis requires constant energy expenditure and active adjustment to counteract external fluctuations.
Meanings
Examples
The body uses homeostatic mechanisms to regulate internal temperature.
Is this a homeostatic response or a pathological one?
Is this a homeostatic response or a pathological one?
The kidneys play a crucial role in maintaining homeostatic balance of electrolytes.
I wonder if the organism can maintain a homeostatic state in such extreme heat.
Insulin is a key hormone involved in homeostatic glucose control.
The lecture focused on the homeostatic processes of the hypothalamus.
A failure in homeostatic regulation can lead to systemic organ failure.
The cell membrane facilitates homeostatic stability by controlling ion flow.