Definitions for homeostatic
-ˈstæt ɪkhome·o·stat·ic

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1. homeostaticadjective

   related to or characterized by homeostasis

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1. homeostaticadjective

   Of or pertaining to homeostasis; exhibiting homeostasis.

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1. homeostaticadjective

   Of or pertaining to homeostasis.

   Multicellular organisms require a homeostatic internal environment, in order to live. (from Wikipedia article, Homeostasis)

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1. homeostatic

   In biology, homeostasis (British also homoeostasis) (/hɒmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/) is the state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems. This is the condition of optimal functioning for the organism and includes many variables, such as body temperature and fluid balance, being kept within certain pre-set limits (homeostatic range). Other variables include the pH of extracellular fluid, the concentrations of sodium, potassium, and calcium ions, as well as the blood sugar level, and these need to be regulated despite changes in the environment, diet, or level of activity. Each of these variables is controlled by one or more regulators or homeostatic mechanisms, which together maintain life. Homeostasis is brought about by a natural resistance to change when already in optimal conditions, and equilibrium is maintained by many regulatory mechanisms: it is thought to be the central motivation for all organic action. All homeostatic control mechanisms have at least three interdependent components for the variable being regulated: a receptor, a control center, and an effector. The receptor is the sensing component that monitors and responds to changes in the environment, either external or internal. Receptors include thermoreceptors and mechanoreceptors. Control centers include the respiratory center and the renin-angiotensin system. An effector is the target acted on, to bring about the change back to the normal state. At the cellular level, effectors include nuclear receptors that bring about changes in gene expression through up-regulation or down-regulation and act in negative feedback mechanisms. An example of this is in the control of bile acids in the liver.Some centers, such as the renin–angiotensin system, control more than one variable. When the receptor senses a stimulus, it reacts by sending action potentials to a control center. The control center sets the maintenance range—the acceptable upper and lower limits—for the particular variable, such as temperature. The control center responds to the signal by determining an appropriate response and sending signals to an effector, which can be one or more muscles, an organ, or a gland. When the signal is received and acted on, negative feedback is provided to the receptor that stops the need for further signaling.The cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1), located at the presynaptic neuron, is a receptor that can stop stressful neurotransmitter release to the postsynaptic neuron; it is activated by endocannabinoids (ECs) such as anandamide (N-arachidonoylethanolamide; AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) via a retrograde signaling process in which these compounds are synthesized by and released from postsynaptic neurons, and travel back to the presynaptic terminal to bind to the CB1 receptor for modulation of neurotransmitter release to obtain homeostasis.The polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are lipid derivatives of omega-3 (docosahexaenoic acid, DHA, and eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA) or of omega-6 (arachidonic acid, ARA) are synthesized from membrane phospholipids and used as a precursor for endocannabinoids (ECs) mediate significant effects in the fine-tuning adjustment of body homeostasis.

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1. homeostatic

   Homeostatic refers to the property or ability of a system or organism to maintain internal stability or equilibrium. It involves various processes, mechanisms, or characteristics that help in adjusting or regulating physiological functions in response to external or internal changes. It helps in maintaining optimal functioning conditions within a system or an organism. This term is often used in biological or physiological contexts, but can also apply to other systems or environments.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of homeostatic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of homeostatic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Homeostatic
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