Homeostasis
Homeostasis [ hoh-mee-uh'- | |
[ noun ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. the tendency or ability of an organism to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes 2. the state of psychological equilibrium attained when tension has been reduced or eliminated | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
The diagnosis was that he suffered from metabolic abnormalities which were caused by impaired homeostasis. |