1. relating to or maintaining homeostasis; tending to maintain a stable internal environment or equilibrium
Usage: commonly used in biology and physiology; often describes biological systems or mechanisms

Examples

• The body's homeostatic mechanisms help regulate temperature and blood pH.
• Sweating is a homeostatic response that cools the body when it gets too hot.
• The kidneys play a homeostatic role in maintaining water and electrolyte balance.
• Homeostatic feedback loops allow organisms to adapt to environmental changes.
• The thermostat in your home works on homeostatic principles similar to those in living organisms.