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Term: Homeostatic

Description:

Homeostatic refers to the ability of an organism or system to maintain stable internal conditions in response to external changes. In biology, it pertains to the regulation and balance of various physiological processes within an organism.

Examples:

1. Noun: Homeostasis

- The homeostasis of body temperature is essential for the proper functioning of the human body.

- The constant monitoring and adjustments made by the body's systems ensure the maintenance of homeostasis.

2. Adjective: Homeostatic

- The homeostatic mechanisms in the human body strive to keep blood pressure within a normal range.

- The homeostatic balance of minerals in the bloodstream is crucial for maintaining healthy bone density.

3. Adverb: Homeostatically

- The body temperature is homeostatically regulated, allowing the body to adapt to varying external temperatures.

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