homeostatic
|ho-me-o-stat-ic|
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/ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈstæt.ɪk/
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/ˌhəʊ.mi.əʊˈstæt.ɪk/
(homeostasis)
maintaining stability
Etymology
Etymology Information
'homeostatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'homeostasis,' where 'homeo-' meant 'similar' and 'stasis' meant 'standing still.'
Historical Evolution
'homeostasis' changed from the Greek word 'homeostasis' and eventually became the modern English word 'homeostasis.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'similar standing still,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'maintaining internal stability.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting the maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism.
The body has homeostatic mechanisms to regulate temperature.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41