idiothermy

/aɪdiəˈθɛrmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of thermal conductivity in which heat is transferred through a medium, especially a living organism, without convection or conduction.

“The researcher studied the idiothermy of the human body to develop new treatments for diseases.”

Synonyms

  • heat transfer
  • thermal conductivity

Antonyms

  • adiabatic process
  • insulation