endothermy

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noun

A form of thermoregulation in which heat is generated by the organism's metabolism.

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Meanings

nounendothermy (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyA form of thermoregulation in which heat is generated by the organism's metabolism.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
warm-bloodedness

Origin

From endo- + -thermy.

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APA

endothermy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/endothermy

MLA

“endothermy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/endothermy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “endothermy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/endothermy.

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