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Homeostasis


 

Homeostasis or homoeostasis is the property of an open system, especially living organisms, to regulate its internal environment so as to maintain a stable condition, by means of multiple dynamic equilibrium adjustments controlled by interrelated regulation mechanisms.

Related Topics:
Property - Open system - Dynamic equilibrium

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The term was coined in 1932 by Walter Cannon from the Greek roots homo- (same, like) and sta- (to stand or stay).

Related Topics:
1932 - Walter Cannon - Greek

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