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thermogenesis

American  
[thur-moh-jen-uh-sis] / ˌθɜr moʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /

noun

  1. the production of heat, especially in an animal body by physiological processes.


thermogenesis British  
/ ˌθɜːməʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

  1. the production of heat by metabolic processes

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Etymology

Origin of thermogenesis

First recorded in 1890–95; thermo- + -genesis

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"We found genes that in larger animals are associated with mitochondrial thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue," Gallio said.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 26, 2026

This calorie burning through heat production is known as thermogenesis.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026

"Cold exposure is also related to thermogenesis and inflammation," the authors write.

From Salon ● Apr. 15, 2024

This process is called diet-induced thermogenesis or the thermic effect of food and it equates to about 10% of our daily energy expenditure.

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2023

She explains the importance of non-exercise activity thermogenesis - also known as Neat, "which in simple terms is everything we do that uses energy and burns calories".

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2023

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