homeostasis

[hoh-mee-uh-stey-sis] / ˌhoʊ mi əˈsteɪ sɪs /

NOUN

tendency to maintain internal stability

Synonyms

STRONGEST

equilibrium

STRONG

balance evenness stability

WEAK

equanimity equipoise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

imbalance instability unevenness

Example Sentences

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In the article, the scientists report that central FGF19 signaling improved energy homeostasis.

From Science Daily • Dec. 6, 2025

This system works to maintain homeostasis by balancing the body’s temperature, pain and immune response.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2025

"This knowledge about Inceptor's function gives us a deeper understanding of how beta cells regulate their insulin homeostasis," says Heiko Lickert.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

These sites are critical hubs for the exchange of essential biomolecules, such as lipids and calcium, which are vital for maintaining cellular homeostasis.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2024

On the board, he’d written the definition of homeostasis, but I hadn’t paid much attention beyond that.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller