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homeostasis | undefined |

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 undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

homeostasis

English

(wikipedia homeostasis)

Alternative forms

* homoeostasis (UK) * (dated)

Noun

(homeostases)
  • (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:
    • When homeostasis is disrupted by an external stressor - such as injury, lack of nutrients, or invasion by parasites or other organisms - illness may occur.
  • Such a dynamic equilibrium or balance.

    • Derived terms

    * homeostatic * metal homeostasis

    Related terms

    * stasis

    External links

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    undefined

    English

    Adjective

    (wikipedia undefined) (-)
  • Lacking a definition or value.
  • (mathematics, computing) That does not have a meaning and is thus not assigned an interpretation.
    • The result of division by zero is undefined .

    Antonyms

    * defined