homeotherm

[ hoh-mee-uh-thurm ]

noun

1. homoiotherm.

homeotherm

/ hō′mē-ə-thûrm′ /

1. See endotherm

Word History and Origins

Origin of homeotherm¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

“The trick to being a homeotherm is to be able to adjust internal heat gain and heat loss in order to maintain a constant body temperature,” he said.

From Washington Post