Biologic Function
homeostasis
ho·me·o·sta·sis [ hoh-mee-uh-stey-sis ]
Subclass of:
Physiological Phenomena
Etymology:
Greek homoios = alike or same + stasis = standing still
A modern coinage by Cannon to denote the tendency to a constancy of equilibrium in physiologic processes.
A modern coinage by Cannon to denote the tendency to a constancy of equilibrium in physiologic processes.
Definitions related to homeostasis:
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A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly. In homeostasis, body levels of acid, blood pressure, blood sugar, electrolytes, energy, hormones, oxygen, proteins, and temperature are constantly adjusted to respond to changes inside and outside the body, to keep them at a normal level.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Processes whereby the internal environment of an organism tends to remain balanced and stable.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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The body's ability to keep blood pressure, temperature, water levels, oxygen levels, and more set at the right levels for cells to survive.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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The processes whereby the internal environment of an organism tends to remain balanced and stable.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(homeostatic process) Any biological process involved in the maintenance of an internal steady state.Gene Ontology DictionaryGene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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(homeostatic process) The body's maintenance of a consistent internal environment within a narrow range of variation. It is important to the continuation of life.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Homeostasis, any self-regulating process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival. If homeostasis is successful, life continues; if unsuccessful, disaster or death ensues. The stability attained is actually a dynamic...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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