Definitions

1. noun

A state of stable equilibrium, especially in a system or organism, maintained through the continuous interaction of opposing forces or processes.

“The concept of mesostasis is crucial in understanding the delicate balance between growth and decay in living organisms.”

2. noun

In biology, a process or state of maintaining homeostasis, or a stable internal environment, through continuous interaction and adaptation.

“The body’s mesostasis is essential for maintaining a stable internal temperature despite changes in external conditions.”