Meaning of BALANCE

Pronunciation:			'baluns
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Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		biological system that enables individuals to know where their bodies are in the environment and to maintain a desired position; normal balance depends on information from the labyrinth in the inner ear, and from other senses such as sight and touch.
Thesaurus Terms
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