exothermic

exothermic definition - medical

ex·o·ther·mic (ĕkˌsō-thûrˈmĭk) or ex·o·ther·mal (-məl)

adjective
  1. Of or relating to a chemical reaction during which heat is released.
  2. Of or relating to the external warmth of the body.

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