homeothermic

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Etymology

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

Adjective

homeothermic (not comparable)

(biology, of an animal) Capable of maintaining a relatively constant body temperature independent of the surrounding environment.

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Translations

capable of maintaining constant body temperature

Finnish: tasalämpöinen
French: homéotherme (fr)

Polish: stałocieplny

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