homeotherm

English

Etymology

From homeo- +‎ -therm.

Pronunciation

Noun

homeotherm (plural homeotherms)

  1. Any warm-blooded animal: one that maintains a stable internal body temperature regardless of external influence.
    Alternative form: homoiotherm
    Synonym: endotherm
    Antonyms: ectotherm, poikilotherm

Translations

creature that maintains a stable internal body temperature — see endotherm

See also

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