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homoiotherm

/ˌhoʊmoɪˈɒθərm/ noun · British & US
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What does homoiotherm mean?

noun

An organism that maintains a relatively constant body temperature, regardless of the temperature of its environment. This is a characteristic of mammals and birds.

Example

"Many species of mammals are homoiotherms, including humans and bears."

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