endotherm

/ɛndəʊˈθɜːrm/

Definitions

1. noun

An organism that maintains a higher body temperature than the environment, typically through metabolic heat production.

“The polar bear is an example of an endotherm that can survive in the freezing Arctic environment.”

Synonyms

  • homeotherm
  • warm-blooded animal

Antonyms

  • ectotherm
  • poikilotherm