| 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. | |
