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

But the researchers aren’t ruling out the possibility that mimicry, thermoregulation and crypsis could be working together to benefit U. americanus, “providing little fitness advantages on multiple physiological and behavioral fronts,” Dr. Puckett said.

From New York Times

Early on we nailed a big problem for users: thermoregulation.

From New York Times

A window opened ajar and a small bowl of water are then no longer sufficient for thermoregulation, nor is panting.

From Scientific American

This is because subcutaneous fat cannot conduct heat well, making thermoregulation more difficult.

From Scientific American

While the company said that they’ve upgraded the battery system for higher power and better thermoregulation, it didn’t release specific details at the time of release.

From The Verge