Last name: Franklin. This interesting old status name has its origins in the feudal system of medieval England. It derives from the Middle English frankelin, from the Anglo-Norman French franc meaning free, in the sense of liberal and generous, plus the germanic suffix ling.
homeostasis hoÂ·meÂ·oÂ·staÂ·sis (hÅ'mÄ-Å-stÄ'sÄ­s) n. The ability or tendency of an organism or a cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes. The processes used to maintain such bodily equilibrium.
The tendency of an organism or cell to regulate the chemical processes that take place internally so as to maintain health and functioning, regardless of outside conditions. The ability to maintain a steady body temperature is an example of homeostasis.oÂ·meÂ·oÂ·staÂ·sis. n. A state of equilibrium, as in an organism or cell, maintained by self-regulating processes: The kidneys maintain homeostasis in the body by regulating the amount of salt and water excreted.