Allostasis is the process of achieving stability, or homeostasis, through physiological or behavioral change. This can be carried out by means of alteration in HPA axis hormones, the autonomic nervous system, cytokines, or a number of other systems, and is generally adaptive in the short term {harv|McEwen & Wingfield|2003}. Allostasis is essential...
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(al″o-sta´sis) (ә-los´tә-sis) maintenance by an organism of internal physical or psychological stability by making changes during situations of challenge; see also allostatic load. adj., allostat´ic., adj.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: al-ō-stā′sis Definitions: 1. 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.
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