homoeothermal
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Homoeothermal — Ho m[oe]*o*ther mal, a. See {Homoiothermal}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Thermoregulation — is the ability of an organism to keep its body temperature within certain boundaries, even when temperature surrounding is very different. This process is one aspect of homeostasis: a dynamic state of stability between an animal s internal… … Wikipedia
homeothermic — /hoʊmioʊˈθɜmɪk/ (say hohmeeoh thermik) adjective → homoiothermic. Also, homoeothermic, homeothermous, homoeothermous, homeothermal, homoeothermal …
homoeotherm — n. (also homoiotherm) an organism that maintains its body temperature at a constant level, usu. above that of the environment, by its metabolic activity; a warm blooded organism (cf. POIKILOTHERM). Derivatives: homoeothermal adj. homoeothermic… … Useful english dictionary
