Pronunciation of 'Homeostasis'
Homeostasis is a biological term referring to the ability of an organism or environment to maintain stability and balance despite changes. It is pronounced as 'ho-mee-oh-STAY-sis' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'homeostasis' originates from the Greek words 'homoios' (ὅμοιος), meaning 'similar,' and 'stasis' (στάσις), meaning 'standing still.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The ability of a system, especially the human body, to maintain internal stability despite external changes.
Pronounced as 'ho-mee-oh-STAY-sis,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Ho' as in 'hoe,' 'mee' as in 'me,' 'oh' as in 'oh,' 'stay' as in 'stay,' and 'sis' as in 'sis.'