homeotherm

English

Etymology

homeo- +‎ -therm

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈhoʊmioʊˌθɝm/
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈhəʊmi.əʊˌθɜːm/
Hyphenation: ho‧me‧o‧therm

Noun

homeotherm (plural homeotherms)

A creature that maintains a stable internal body temperature regardless of external influence.

Synonyms

endotherm

Antonyms

poikilotherm

Derived terms

homeothermic
homeothermically
homeothermy

Translations

creature that maintains a stable internal body temperature — see endotherm

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