1. maintaining a relatively constant body temperature independent of environmental temperature; warm-blooded
Usage: also spelled homeothermic or homiothermic; technical/scientific term; used in biology and zoology

Examples

• Mammals and birds are homoiothermic animals that regulate their internal body temperature.
• The homoiothermic nature of humans allows us to survive in diverse climates.
• Unlike reptiles, homoiothermic creatures maintain stable body temperatures through metabolic processes.
• Scientists study homoiothermic organisms to understand thermoregulation mechanisms.
• Homoiothermic animals require more food energy than poikilothermic ones to maintain their body heat.