endothermic

endothermic definition - medical

en·do·ther·mic (ĕnˌdō-thûrˈmĭk) or en·do·ther·mal (-məl)

adjective
  1. Of or relating to a chemical reaction during which there is absorption of heat.
  2. Of or relating to an endotherm; warm-blooded.

Related Forms:

  • enˈdo·therˌmy noun

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