Homeotherm Definition
hōmē-ə-thûrm
noun
An organism, such as a mammal or bird, having a body temperature that is constant and largely independent of the temperature of its surroundings.
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Synonyms:
- homotherm
- homoiotherm
Other Word Forms of Homeotherm
Noun
Singular:
homeotherm
Plural:
homeothermsOrigin of Homeotherm
Ancient Greek homoios (homoios), "similar", and thermē, "heat".
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