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HOMEOSTASIS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for HOMEOSTASIS?

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Associations of "Homeostasis" (30 Words)

Associations of "Homeostasis" (30 Words)

aerobic	Based on or using the principles of aerobics enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency. Simple aerobic* bacteria.*
blood	The fluid red in vertebrates that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma blood cells and platelets. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and carries away waste products.
bloodstream	The blood flowing through the circulatory system.
carbohydrate	Food consisting of or containing a lot of carbohydrates. Water soluble carbohydrates.
cardiovascular	Of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels. Increased risk of death from cardiovascular* disease.*
coronary	Obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot thrombus.
cortex	The outer layer of the cerebrum the cerebral cortex composed of folded grey matter and playing an important role in consciousness.
diabetes	A disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood.
diabetic	Having diabetes. A diabetic* diet.*
digestion	The process of treating a substance with heat, enzymes, or a solvent to promote decomposition or extract essential components. He suffered with his digestion.
enzyme	A substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
glucose	A syrup containing glucose and other sugars made by hydrolysis of starch and used in the food industry.
glycogen	A substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates. It is a polysaccharide which forms glucose on hydrolysis.
hypertension	A state of great psychological stress.
hypoglycemia	Abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet.
insulin	A hormone produced in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood The lack of insulin causes a form of diabetes.
intercellular	Located or occurring between cells. Intercellular spaces.
lymphatic	Of or relating to or produced by lymph. The fluid is drained by the lymphatics and returned to the circulation.
metabolism	The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life. The metabolism* of fatty acids in the kidney.*
phenylalanine	An amino acid widely distributed in plant proteins. It is an essential nutrient in the diet of vertebrates.
phloem	Tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes.
plasma	A fourth state of matter distinct from solid or liquid or gas and present in stars and fusion reactors a gas becomes a plasma when it is heated until the atoms lose all their electrons leaving a highly electrified. Particles in space exist in the form of a plasma.
portal	A website or web page providing access or links to other sites. The portals of the cathedral.
protein	Proteins collectively especially as a dietary component. A protein* found in wheat.*
respiratory	Pertaining to respiration. Respiratory disease.
sepsis	A serious condition resulting from the presence of harmful microorganisms in the blood or other tissues and the body’s response to their presence, potentially leading to the malfunctioning of various organs, shock, and death.
starch	Powder or spray made from starch and used before ironing to stiffen fabric or clothing. The starch* in her voice.*
therapy	(medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc. Therapy sessions.
vein	Make a veinlike pattern. He felt the adrenaline course through his veins.
venous	Relating to a vein or the veins.