homeostasis

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim 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.

   “When homeostasis is disrupted by an external stressor - such as injury, lack of nutrients, or invasion by parasites or other organisms - illness may occur.”

2. isim Such a dynamic equilibrium or balance.