homoiothermic

homothermal

/ (həʊˌmɔɪəˈθɜːmɪk) /

adjective

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

Nearby words

homograft, homograph, homoio-, homoiotherm, homoiothermal, homoiothermic, homoiousian, homolateral, homolecithal, homolog, homologate

Derived Forms

homoiothermy or homothermy, noun

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Medicine definitions for homoiothermic

homoiothermic

[ hō-moi′ə-thûr′mĭk ]

adj.

Variant ofhomeothermic