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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The study’s findings also revealed that megamouth sharks may exhibit behavioral thermoregulation, adjusting their depth to remain within an optimal temperature range.
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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
The mattress uses organic materials common to latex beds—like wool and cotton—but throws in cashmere for thermoregulation (and a touch of luxury).
—Claudia Fisher, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
Her body’s thermoregulation system had been thrown into chaos.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2024
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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
The mattress uses organic materials common to latex beds—like wool and cotton—but throws in cashmere for thermoregulation (and a touch of luxury).
—Claudia Fisher, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
Her body’s thermoregulation system had been thrown into chaos.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Thermoregulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermoregulation. Accessed 14 Nov. 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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