homeothermic
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[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From homeo- + thermic, from the Ancient Greek ὅμοιος (hómoios, “of like kind, similar”) in conjunction with θέρμη (thérmē, “heat”).
Adjective
[edit]homeothermic (not comparable)
- (zoology) Capable of maintaining a relatively constant body temperature independent of the surrounding environment.
- Synonyms: endothermic, warm-blooded, homothermic
- Antonyms: ectothermic, cold-blooded, poikilothermic
Translations
[edit]capable of maintaining constant body temperature — see endothermic
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