ther·mo·gen·e·sis (thûr m -j n  -ss, -m -)n. Generation or production of heat, especially by physiological processes. ther mo·ge·netic (-j-ntk), thermo·genic (-jnk) adj. |
thermogenesis [ˌθɜːməʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs]
n
(Chemistry) the production of heat by metabolic processes
thermogenous [θɜːˈmɒdʒɪnəs], thermogenetic [ˌθɜːməʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk], thermogenic adj
thermogenesis, thermogeny
the production of heat, especially in an animal body by physiological processes. — thermogenic, thermogenous, adj.
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