Homeostatic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhoʊmioʊˈstætɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Homeostatic is an adjective meaning (biology, physiology) Of or pertaining to homeostasis.
Meaning
(biology, physiology) Of or pertaining to homeostasis.
Example Sentences
Multicellular organisms require a homeostatic internal environment in order to live.
Sleep, rest, food and sex provide restorative homeostatic experiences that return consciousness to order after the needs of the body intrude and cause psychic entropy to occur.
Word Forms
- homoeostatic
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include homeostatical, dyshomeostatic, physiologic, rheostatic, physiological, heterostatic.
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