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.

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thermogenesis British  

/ ˌθɜːməʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk, θɜːˈmɒdʒɪnəs, ˌθɜːməʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

1. the production of heat by metabolic processes

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Other Word Forms

• thermogenetic adjective
• thermogenous adjective

Etymology

Origin of thermogenesis

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

Example Sentences

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

Metabolic organs, such as skeletal muscle, are well known to increase core body temperature in response to significant cold exposure, either by inducing shivering or through non-shivering thermogenesis.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 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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