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homeostatically

homeostatically

1 9.8
In a way that keeps conditions inside the body stable
  • adverb
  • /ˌhoʊmiəˈstætɪkli/
  • Specialized
: homeostáticamente
  • The body regulates temperature homeostatically.

Examples

  • Sleep patterns are homeostatically regulated to meet physiological needs.

  • Some drugs act homeostatically to balance blood glucose levels.

  • The body responds homeostatically to changes in temperature by sweating or shivering.

  • Fish maintain their internal balance homeostatically in various environments.

  • The body regulates its temperature homeostatically to maintain optimal conditions for survival.

  • Plants adjust their water intake homeostatically to balance their internal hydration levels.

  • In healthy organisms, blood sugar levels are maintained homeostatically, preventing spikes or drops.

Synonyms

physiologically
vshomeostatically
  • Specialized
12 7.2

In a way that shows how living bodies and their parts work

focuses specifically on keeping internal conditions stable

Surface Forms

homeostatically positive

Morphology

homeostatically = homeostatic (transparent) = homeostatic + ally

The adverb is a regular derivation from the adjective 'homeostatic' by adding the adverbial suffix '-ally', so knowing the adjective yields the adverbial meaning.

Etymology

Homeostatically comes from two parts, homeo- meaning 'same' and -stasis meaning 'standing' or 'staying still'. So, to act homeostatically is to keep conditions inside the body 'the same' or 'stable', like keeping temperature or blood sugar at the right level.