1. homeostasis

noun. ['ˌhoʊmiːoʊˈsteɪsəs'] (physiology) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to offset disrupting changes.

Rhymes with Homeostasis

• glacis
• basis

How do you pronounce homeostasis?

Pronounce homeostasis as ˌhoʊmioʊˈsteɪsəs.

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Sentences with homeostasis

1. Noun, singular or mass
Whether you're awake or asleep, your body is constantly maintaining a state of balance known as homeostasis.