homeothermic

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Etymology

homeo- + thermic, from the Ancient Greek ὅμοιος (hómoios, of like kind, similar) in conjunction with θέρμη (thérmē, heat).

Adjective

homeothermic (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Capable of maintaining a relatively constant body temperature independent of the surrounding environment.
    Synonyms: endothermic, warm-blooded, homothermic
    Antonyms: ectothermic, cold-blooded, poikilothermic

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