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allostasis
al·lo·sta·sis (al-ō-stā'sis), In endocrinology, a chronic state of disordered homeostasis (dyshomestasis) that allows survival of the organism at the expense of its well-being and life expectancy. [allo + [homeo]stasis] al·lo·sta·sis (al-ō-stā'sis) The process of achieving equilibrium through fluctuating neuroendocrine responses to physical and psychological stressors. See also: allostatic load[G. allos, other, + stasis, a standing]allostasis (ă-los′-tă-sĭs) Physiological adaptation to stress. |