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thermoregulation Definition

thermo·regu·la·tion (t̸hʉr′mō reg′yə lā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the regulation of temperature
  2. Physiol. the keeping of the temperature of a living body at a constant level by processes of heat production, heat transport, etc.

thermoregulation Related Forms
ther′mo·reg′u·la′·tor noun
thermoregulation Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • autonomic: Beside autonomic thermoregulation there is also behavioral thermoregulation with control actions such as active movement and adjustment of clothing.
  • impaired: Elderly patients have a reduced basal metabolic rate ( BMR ) and are susceptible to heat loss as a result of impaired thermoregulation.
  • physiological: D.Phil Oxford University 1990: Behavioral and physiological thermoregulation in solitary bees.
  • behavioral: Beside autonomic thermoregulation there is also behavioral thermoregulation with control actions such as active movement and adjustment of clothing.