homeotherm

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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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