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.
Summary. 1  Homeostasis is an organismâs ability to maintain a stable internal environment. 2  Homeostasis is an important characteristic of living things. 3  Keeping a stable internal environment requires constant adjustments as conditions change inside and outside the cell.