thermogenesis

English

Etymology

From thermo- +‎ -genesis.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌθəːmə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
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Noun

thermogenesis (uncountable)

  1. (biology) The generation of heat in an organism, especially by biochemical means
    Synonym: thermogeny

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