homeothermic

English

Alternative forms

• homeothermal, homoiothermic, homothermal, homœothermic

Etymology

From homeo- +‎ thermic, from the Ancient Greek ὅμοιος (hómoios, “of like kind, similar”) in conjunction with θέρμη (thérmē, “heat”).

Adjective

homeothermic (not comparable)

1. (zoology) Capable of maintaining a relatively constant body temperature independent of the surrounding environment.

   Synonyms: endothermic, warm-blooded, homothermic

   Antonyms: ectothermic, cold-blooded, poikilothermic

Translations

capable of maintaining constant body temperature — see endothermic

Translations

• Polish: homeotermiczny (pl)
• Portuguese: homeotérmico (pt) m