Associations to the word «Homeothermic»

Wiktionary

HOMEOTHERMIC, adjective. (biology) (of an animal) Capable of maintaining a relatively constant body temperature independent of the surrounding environment.

Dictionary definition

HOMEOTHERMIC, adjective. Of birds and mammals; having constant and relatively high body temperature.

Wise words

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