homeothermic

homeothermic definition - medical

ho·me·o·ther·mic (hōˌmē-ə-thûrˈmĭk) or ho·moi·o·ther·mic (hō-moiˌə-)

adjective
Maintaining a relatively constant body temperature that is independent of the temperature of the surrounding environment.

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