homeothermic

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From homeo- +‎ thermic, from the Ancient Greek ὅμοιος (hómoios, “of like kind, similar”) in conjunction with θέρμη (thérmē, “heat”).

Adjective

homeothermic (not comparable)

  1. (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

capable of maintaining constant body temperature — see endothermic
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