"homeothermic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From homeo- + thermic, from the Ancient Greek ὅμοιος (hómoios, “of like kind, similar”) in conjunction with θέρμη (thérmē, “heat”). Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|homeo|thermic}} homeo- + thermic, {{der|en|grc|ὅμοιος||of like kind, similar}} Ancient Greek ὅμοιος (hómoios, “of like kind, similar”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} homeothermic (not comparable)
  1. (zoology) Capable of maintaining a relatively constant body temperature independent of the surrounding environment. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Zoology Synonyms: endothermic, warm-blooded, homothermic, homeothermal, homoiothermic, homothermal, homœothermic Translations (Translations): homeotermiczny (Polish), homeotérmico [masculine] (Portuguese)

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