hibernation (redirected from Mitsutaka Uchikoshi)

hi·ber·nate  (hbr-nt)

intr.v. hi·ber·nat·ed, hi·ber·nat·ing, hi·ber·nates

1. To pass the winter in a dormant or torpid state.

2. To be in an inactive or dormant state or period.

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[Latin hbernre, hbernt-, to winter, from hbernus, relating to winter; see ghei- in Indo-European roots.]

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hiber·nation n.

hiber·nator n.

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hibernation  (hbr-nshn)

An inactive state resembling deep sleep in which certain animals living in cold climates pass the winter. In hibernation, the body temperature is lowered and breathing and heart rates slow down. Hibernation protects the animal from cold and reduces the need for food during the season when food is scarce. Compare estivation.

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hibernation

the practice of certain animals of sleeping throughout the winter. Cf. estivation.

See also: Zoology

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	hibernation - the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter torpidity, torpor - a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility; "he fell into a deep torpor"
	2.	hibernation - cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals dormancy, quiescence, quiescency - a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy"
	3.	hibernation - the act of retiring into inactivity; "he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years" retirement - withdrawal from your position or occupation

Translations

hibernation [ˌhaɪbəˈneɪʃən] N → hibernación f, invernación f

hibernation [ˌhaɪbə^rˈneɪʃən] n → hibernation f

hibernation

n (lit, fig) → Winterschlaf m

hibernation [ˌhaɪbəˈneɪʃ/ən] n → letargo, ibernazione f