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homeostasis

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/ˌhoʊmi.oʊˈsteɪsɪs/ · ho-me-o-sta-sis

The tendency of biological systems to maintain relatively constant internal conditions despite external changes.

Meanings

nounformal

The tendency of biological systems to maintain relatively constant internal conditions despite external changes.

حیاتیاتی نظاموں کا یہ رجحان کہ وہ خارجی تبدیلیوں کے باوجود داخلی حالات کو نسبتاً مستقل رکھیں۔

ہم آہنگی

hum aahangi

Synonyms

stabilityequilibriumbalanceاستحکامتوازنمساوات

Antonyms

instabilityimbalancechaosعدم استحکامعدم توازنافرا تفری

Common Collocations

  • homeostasis mechanism
  • homeostasis regulation
  • maintain homeostasis

Example Sentences

The body maintains homeostasis through various physiological processes.

جسم مختلف جسمانی عملوں کے ذریعے ہم آہنگی کو برقرار رکھتا ہے۔

Jism mukhtalif jismani amaloon ke zariye hum aahangi ko barqarar rakhta hai.

Homeostasis is crucial for the survival of living organisms.

ہم آہنگی زندہ مخلوق کی بقاء کے لیے بہت اہم ہے۔

Hum aahangi zinda makhluq ki baqa ke liye bohat ahem hai.

Disruptions in homeostasis can lead to health problems.

ہم آہنگی میں خلل صحت کے مسائل کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔

Hum aahangi mein khalal sehat ke masail ka baais ban sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

homeopathy:Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine, while homeostasis refers to biological stability.

Word Family

homeostatic
adjectiveہم آہنگی والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Homeostasis sounds like 'home' and 'status' - think of keeping your body's 'home' in good 'status'.

Visualize a thermostat maintaining the temperature of a home.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "homeostasis" — steady state

First known use: 1920

The term has been used since the early 20th century in biological sciences to describe the regulatory processes that maintain internal stability.