Pronunciation of 'Homeostasis'
The word 'homeostasis' refers to the tendency of biological systems to maintain stability or equilibrium despite external changes. It originates from Greek, combining 'homeo-' (similar) and 'stasis' (standing still). Below are the pronunciations and meanings in the provided language/locale.
Word Origin
Greek: 'homeo-' meaning 'similar' and 'stasis' meaning 'standing still'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The process by which a living organism or system maintains internal stability despite external changes.
Pronounced as ‘hoh-mee-oh-STAY-sis’, with stress on the third syllable. ‘Hoh’ as in ‘hoe’, ‘mee’ as in ‘me’, ‘oh’ as in ‘oh’, ‘stay’ as in ‘stay’, and ‘sis’ as in ‘sis’.