adjective
- maintaining a relatively constant body temperature independent of environmental temperature; warm-blooded
Usage: also spelled homiothermic or homoiothermic; technical/scientific term; commonly used in biology and zoology
Examples
- Mammals and birds are homeothermic animals that regulate their internal body temperature.
- The homeothermic nature of humans allows us to survive in diverse climates.
- Unlike reptiles, homeothermic creatures maintain stable body temperatures regardless of their surroundings.
- Scientists study homeothermic organisms to understand metabolic adaptation.
- Homeothermic animals require more food energy than cold-blooded species to maintain their body heat.