thermoregulation
[ thur-moh-reg-yuh-ley-shuh n ]
/ ˌθɜr moʊˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən /
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noun Physiology.
the regulation of body temperature.
Nearby words
thermoplastic, thermoplegia, thermopylae, thermoreceptor, thermoregulate, thermoregulation, thermoremanent magnetization, thermos, thermoscope, thermosensitive, thermosetting
Origin of thermoregulation
Related forms
ther·mo·reg·u·la·to·ry [thur-moh-reg-yuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] /ˌθɜr moʊˈrɛg yə ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for thermoregulation
This allows it to use less energy than expected for thermoregulation at low temperatures.
Medicine definitions for thermoregulation
thermoregulation
[ thûr′mō-rĕg′yə-lā′shən ]
n.
Maintenance of a constant internal body temperature independent of the environmental temperature.
Related forms
ther′mo•reg′u•la•to′ry (-rĕg′yə-lə-tôr′ē) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Science definitions for thermoregulation
thermoregulation
[ thûr′mō-rĕg′yə-lā′shən ]
Maintenance of a constant internal body temperature independent of the environmental temperature. Thermoregulation in humans is effected through metabolic activity and sweating.
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