homeotherm
(hōˈmē-ə-thûrmˌ) also
ho·moi·o·therm (hō-moiˈə-)
noun An organism, such as a mammal or bird, having a body temperature that is constant and largely independent of the temperature of its surroundings; an endotherm.
Related Forms:
- hoˌme·o·therˈmi·a (-thûrˈmē-ə) noun
- hoˌme·o·therˈmic (-mĭk) adjective
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