thermogenesis

[ thur-moh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun

1. the production of heat, especially in an animal body by physiological processes.

thermogenesis

/ ˌθɜːməʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk; θɜːˈmɒdʒɪnəs; ˌθɜːməʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

1. the production of heat by metabolic processes

Derived Forms

• thermogenous, adjective

Other Words From

• ther·mo·ge·net·ic [thur-moh-j, uh, -, net, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of thermogenesis¹

First recorded in 1890–95; thermo- + -genesis

Example Sentences

"Cold exposure is also related to thermogenesis and inflammation," the authors write.

From Salon

It stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, a heavy-sounding term for light-intensity physical activity, said Dr. Jacquelyn Kulinski, an associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where she directs the Preventive Cardiology Program.

From Seattle Times

However, thermogenesis had not been formally investigated before.

From Science Daily

"We were very surprised," Miyamoto recalls, "when we found that the floral organs of the P. odorifer actually generated heat. Although it was relatively easy to predict that beetles would be found in the inflorescences, we did not expect to discover floral thermogenesis, both in male and female reproductive organs."

From Science Daily

The body employs two methods for heat production: shivering-mediated heat production by skeletal muscle and non-shivering thermogenesis by brown adipose tissue.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• ignition