Homeostasis

Pronounced: hoh-mee-oh-STAY-sis

Wellness glossary · Nervous System

Nervous System · definition

The body’s ongoing process of maintaining internal conditions within ranges that support function.

How the term is used

Homeostasis involves many systems, including nervous, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and digestive processes.

Why it matters

It helps explain that regulation is dynamic adjustment rather than holding the body in one fixed state.

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Where this comes up

Where this fits in a practice

The guides explain the idea in context; the service pathways are there when reading is not enough. Educational content only — nothing here is medical or mental-health care.