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homoiothermic

British  
/ həʊˌmɔɪəˈθɜːmɪk /

adjective

  1. (of birds and mammals) having a constant body temperature, usually higher than the temperature of the surroundings; warm-blooded Compare poikilothermic

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  • homoiothermy noun

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John Hunter suggested that two groups should be known as "animals of permanent heat at all atmospheres" and "animals of a heat variable with every atmosphere," but later Bergmann suggested that they should be known as "homoiothermic" and "poikilothermic" animals.

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