homeostasis

Meanings

• noun

  The process by which an organism regulates the various internal environments to maintain a stable and constant condition, despite external changes.

  - "The human body maintains homeostasis through various mechanisms such as temperature regulation and water balance."
  - "Homeostasis is essential for the survival of multicellular organisms."

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Variants

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homeostases , homeostasis , homeostatic

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Etymology

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derived from the Greek words 'homeo' meaning similar and 'stasis' meaning standing still or stationary.

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Trivia

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1. Homeostasis was first described by the physiologist Claude Bernard in the late 19th century.

2. The human body maintains around 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) core temperature as part of its homeostatic processes.

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1. Homeostatic mechanisms: The various physiological processes and structures that help maintain homeostasis in an organism.

2. Feedback mechanisms: A type of homeostatic mechanism where the output of a system is compared to the desired set point, and adjustments are made accordingly to maintain stability.

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Homeostasis is a fundamental concept in physiology and is closely related to the study of internal environments and their regulation in various organisms.

How to Memorize "homeostasis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a control room in your body where various systems work together to maintain stable internal conditions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word homeostasis with the idea of balance and stability within an organism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Home is where the heart is' to remember the meaning of homeostasis.

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