thermogenesis

noun

ther·​mo·​gen·​e·​sis ˌthər-mō-ˈje-nə-səs How to pronounce thermogenesis (audio)
: the production of heat especially in the body (as by oxidation)

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Green tea contains substances like caffeine and polyphenols that may enhance thermogenesis, decrease calorie intake, and increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation. Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 July 2024 Burning calories this way is called non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT). Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024 Though your overall diet and activity levels are most important for fat burning, certain foods have been shown to support fat loss by increasing energy expenditure, fat oxidation, and thermogenesis—the energy your body uses to digest and process foods and drinks. Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 July 2024 These activities contribute to a process called non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT). Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for thermogenesis 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thermogenesis was in 1891

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“Thermogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermogenesis. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

thermogenesis

noun
ther·​mo·​gen·​e·​sis ˌthər-mō-ˈjen-ə-səs How to pronounce thermogenesis (audio)
plural thermogeneses -ˌsēz How to pronounce thermogenesis (audio)
: the production of heat especially in the body (as by oxidation)
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