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homeostasis

/ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/C1formalscientific
  • ruБиологическое состояние внутреннего баланса и стабильности, включающее сложные механизмы, регулирующие внутреннюю среду организма в ответ на внешние изменения.

A biological state of internal balance and stability, involving complex mechanisms that regulate the body's internal environment in response to external changes.

uncountable

  1. Biological equilibriumC1formalscientific

    The ability of a living organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes, regulated by complex mechanisms like the autonomic nervous system.

    ruГомеостаз

    • The human body maintains homeostasis through processes like sweating and shivering.
    • Homeostasis ensures that blood pH and temperature stay within a narrow range.
    • Disruption of homeostasis can lead to serious health conditions.
Forms
  • homeostases plural form
  • homeostases' possessive plural form
  • homeostasis's possessive singular form