thermoregulation
noun
ther·mo·reg·u·la·tion
ˌthər-mō-ˌre-gyə-ˈlā-shən 
: the maintenance or regulation of temperature
specifically
: the maintenance of a particular temperature of the living body
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It is used for dynamic camouflage, communication, thermoregulation, or ultraviolet light protection.
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Grrlscientist, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
This process, called thermoregulation, keeps your heart, brain, and lungs performing optimally.
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024
The study’s findings also revealed that megamouth sharks may exhibit behavioral thermoregulation, adjusting their depth to remain within an optimal temperature range.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Some medications that are known to affect thermoregulation include:
Antihistamines taken for seasonal allergies can affect thermoregulation by inhibiting your ability to sweat.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
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Grrlscientist, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
This process, called thermoregulation, keeps your heart, brain, and lungs performing optimally.
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024
The study’s findings also revealed that megamouth sharks may exhibit behavioral thermoregulation, adjusting their depth to remain within an optimal temperature range.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Some medications that are known to affect thermoregulation include:
Antihistamines taken for seasonal allergies can affect thermoregulation by inhibiting your ability to sweat.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for thermoregulation
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“Thermoregulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermoregulation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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thermoregulation
noun
ther·mo·reg·u·la·tion
-ˌreg-yə-ˈlā-shən
: the maintenance or regulation of temperature
specifically
: the maintenance of a particular temperature of the living body
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