adj.
Maintaining a relatively constant body temperature that is independent of the temperature of the surrounding environment.
homeothermic
| Medical Dictionary: ho·me·o·ther·mic |
(hō'mē-ə-thûr'mĭk) or ho·moi·o·ther·mic (hō-moi'ə-)
adj.
adj.
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
of birds and mammals; having constant and relatively high body temperature
Synonyms: homoiothermic, homothermic
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