Homeostasis vs Timid - What's the difference?
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(physiology) The ability of a system or living organism to adjust its internal environment to maintain a state of dynamic constancy; such as the ability of warm-blooded animals to maintain a stable temperature.
* 2011 , Professional Guide to Pathophysiology , Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, page 1:
Such a dynamic equilibrium or balance.
Lacking in courage or confidence.
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As a noun homeostasis
is (physiology) the ability of a system or living organism to adjust its internal environment to maintain a state of dynamic constancy; such as the ability of warm-blooded animals to maintain a stable temperature.As an adjective timid is
timid; shy.homeostasis
English
(wikipedia homeostasis)Alternative forms
* homoeostasis (UK) * (dated)Noun
(homeostases)- When homeostasis is disrupted by an external stressor - such as injury, lack of nutrients, or invasion by parasites or other organisms - illness may occur.
Derived terms
* homeostatic * metal homeostasisExternal links
*timid
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Adjective
(er)citation, passage=When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. […]. The captive made no resistance and came not only quietly but in a series of eager little rushes like a timid dog on a choke chain.}}