homeotherm en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈhəʊmi.əʊˌθɜːm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈhoʊmioʊˌθɝm/ (General-American)
Etymology
From homeo- + -therm.
Meanings
- Any warm-blooded animal: one that maintains a stable internal body temperature regardless of external influence.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| homeotherms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Relateds
endothermic · homeothermically · homoiothermically · homeothermal · endothermically · homoiothermal · homoiotherm · homeothermic · homoiothermic · homoiothermy · homeothermy · endothermal