thermoregulation

American  

[thur-moh-reg-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌθɜr moʊˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

Physiology.

1. the regulation of body temperature.

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thermoregulation Scientific  

/ thûr′mō-rĕg′yə-lā′shən /

1. 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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Other Word Forms

• thermoregulatory adjective

Etymology

Origin of thermoregulation

First recorded in 1925–30; thermo- + regulation

Example Sentences

The study, titled "Negative Effects of Excessive Heat on Colony Thermoregulation and Population Dynamics in Honey Bees," followed nine honey bee colonies during a particularly hot summer in Arizona.

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"However, there have been no studies to date that have assessed the limits of such thermoregulation or how natural heat waves affect the capacity of honey bees colonies to thermoregulate and grow."

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According to the study, "excessive heat, with maximal temperatures exceeding 40°C, can reduce colony populations by impairing the thermoregulation of brood or by exposing adults to temperatures that shorten their lifespans."

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The authors also point out that "high humidity significantly reduces the effectiveness of evaporative cooling -- the primary mechanism honey bees use to regulate hive temperatures -- potentially making thermoregulation even more difficult."

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Because the hypothalamus is crucial for maintaining body temperature, these results suggest that FGF19 may help the body adapt by coordinating energy balance and thermoregulation.

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