Pronunciation of 'Homeostasis'
The word 'homeostasis' refers to the ability of an organism or environment to maintain stability or equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes. It is pronounced as 'hoh-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.' It was first introduced by the physiologist Walter Cannon in the 1920s.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The ability of a system, especially a living organism, to maintain internal stability despite external changes.
Pronounced as 'hoh-mee-oh-STAY-sis,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Hoh' as in 'home,' 'mee' as in 'me,' 'oh' as in 'go,' and 'stay-sis' with a clear 'stay' and 'sis.'