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homeothermic

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ho·me·o·therm  (hm--thûrm) also ho·moi·o·therm (h-moi-)
n.
An organism, such as a mammal or bird, having a body temperature that is constant and largely independent of the temperature of its surroundings; an endotherm.
home·o·thermi·a (-thûrm-) n.
home·o·thermic (-mk) adj.
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Adj.1.homeothermic - of birds and mammals; having constant and relatively high body temperature
homoiothermic, homothermic
warm-blooded - having warm blood (in animals whose body temperature is internally regulated)


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