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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  
/ ˌθɜːməʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk, θɜːˈmɒdʒɪnəs, 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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Many scientists and drug companies are trying to find ways to make the body behave as if it is cold, triggering thermogenesis without ice baths or freezing temperatures.

From Science Daily Feb. 27, 2026

It did this by boosting the activity of the sympathetic nervous system and stimulating thermogenesis in adipose tissue, leading the tissue to consume more energy in the form of heat.

From Science Daily Dec. 6, 2025

"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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