homeotherm

 
Pronunciation: /ˈhɒmɪə(ʊ)ˌθəːm/
(also homoiotherm)

noun

Zoology
  • an organism that maintains its body temperature at a constant level, usually above that of the environment, by its metabolic activity. Often contrasted with poikilotherm; compare with warm-blooded.

Derivatives

homeothermal

Pronunciation: /-ˈθəːm(ə)l/
adjective

homeothermic

Pronunciation: /-ˈθəːmɪk/
adjective

homeothermy

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek homoios 'like' + thermē 'heat'