hematherm

noun

he·​ma·​therm

ˈhēməˌthərm,

ˈhem-

plural -s

: homeotherm

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Hematherma (plural) from hema- + -therma (from Greek therma, neuter plural of thermos warm, hot)

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