homothermy

/hɒməˈθɜːrmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A state of thermoregulation in which the body temperature is maintained at a relatively constant level, similar to that of the mother in some mammalian species.

“Some species of mammals exhibit homothermy, maintaining their body temperature through internal means.”

Synonyms

  • endothermy
  • thermoregulation

Antonyms

  • ectothermy
  • poikilothermy