homeotherm

English

Etymology

homeo- +‎ -therm

Pronunciation

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

Noun

homeotherm (plural homeotherms)

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

Synonyms

• endotherm

Antonyms

• poikilotherm

Derived terms

• homeothermic
• homeothermically
• homeothermy

Translations

creature that maintains a stable internal body temperature — see endotherm