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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