homeotherm
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhoʊmioʊˌθɝm/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhəʊmi.əʊˌθɜːm/
- Hyphenation: ho‧me‧o‧therm
Noun
homeotherm (plural homeotherms)
- A creature that maintains a stable internal body temperature regardless of external influence.
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Translations
creature that maintains a stable internal body temperature — see endotherm