homeotherm

English edit

Etymology edit

homeo- +‎ -therm

Pronunciation edit

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈhoʊmioʊˌθɝm/
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈhəʊmi.əʊˌθɜːm/
Hyphenation: ho‧me‧o‧therm

Noun edit

homeotherm (plural homeotherms)

A creature that maintains a stable internal body temperature regardless of external influence.

Synonyms edit

endotherm

Antonyms edit

poikilotherm

Derived terms edit

Translations edit

creature that maintains a stable internal body temperature — see endotherm

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