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homeothermic

 
Medical Dictionary: ho·me·o·ther·mic
('mē-ə-thûr'mĭk) or ho·moi·o·ther·mic (hō-moi'ə-)
adj.

Maintaining a relatively constant body temperature that is independent of the temperature of the surrounding environment.

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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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