Preferred Label : Homeostatic Process;
NCIt synonyms : Physiological Homeostasis; Homeostasis;
NCIt related terms : homeostatic;
NCIt definition : The body's maintenance of a consistent internal environment within a narrow range
of variation. It is important to the continuation of life.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive
and function correctly. In homeostasis, body levels of acid, blood pressure, blood
sugar, electrolytes, energy, hormones, oxygen, proteins, and temperature are constantly
adjusted to respond to changes inside and outside the body, to keep them at a normal
level.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000449741; CDR0000467842;
Origin ID : C25989;
UMLS CUI : C0019868;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Semantic type(s)
biological_process_has_initiator_process
biological_process_involves_gene_product
biological_process_is_part_of_process
process_includes_biological_process
process_involves_gene