How to Say "Homeostasis" in Spanish

homeostasis

/omeosˈtasis/feminine

Homeostasis in Spanish is homeostasis.

The word refers to the ability to stabilize internal environment.

Meaning: ability to stabilize internal environment (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Latin America, the term autorregulación or equilibrio interno may be used to refer to homeostasis.

As a feminine noun, it is preceded by the feminine article la.

/omeosˈtasis/

The root of homeostasis connects it to the English words 'stand' and 'stay' through the Proto-Indo-European root *steh₂-.
In Spanish medical discussions, homeostasis is frequently contrasted with alostasis, a term describing the process of achieving stability through physiological or behavioral change.
While homeostasis is the precise clinical term, Spanish speakers often use equilibrio in daily life to describe the feeling of internal balance.

El cuerpo humano necesita mantener un equilibrio interno mediante la homeostasis.
The human body needs to maintain an internal balance through homeostasis.
La homeostasis es vital para la supervivencia.
Homeostasis is vital for survival.
El cuerpo busca la homeostasis mediante el sudor.
The body seeks homeostasis through sweating.
Sin la homeostasis, las células no podrían funcionar.
Without homeostasis, cells could not function.

Two biology students are studying for an exam together.

Elena

Javier, ¿puedes explicarme qué es la homeostasis?
Javier, can you explain to me what homeostasis is?
Javier

Es la capacidad del cuerpo para estabilizarse.
It is the body's ability to stabilize itself.
Elena

Entonces, la homeostasis evita cambios bruscos internos.
So, homeostasis prevents abrupt internal changes.
Javier

Exacto, Elena, lo has entendido perfectamente.
Exactly, Elena, you have understood it perfectly.

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