homeotherm

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English

Etymology

homeo- +‎ -therm

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 370: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GA" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈhoʊmioʊˌθɝm/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 370: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. 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.

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creature that maintains a stable internal body temperature — see endotherm
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