noun
- Plural of homoeostasis; the maintenance of stable internal conditions in a living organism or system despite external changes.
Usage: British spelling variant of 'homeostases'; Primarily used in biology and physiology; The singular form is 'homoeostasis'
Examples
- The body's homoeostases ensure that temperature, pH, and water balance remain constant.
- Different organ systems work together to maintain various homoeostases in the human body.
- Homoeostases are essential for survival in changing environmental conditions.
- The kidneys play a crucial role in maintaining several homoeostases related to fluid and electrolyte balance.
- Disruption of homoeostases can lead to disease and physiological dysfunction.