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ther·mo·reg·u·la·tion
 thermoregulation
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- pronunciation:
- thur
mo
reg
y
leI
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
the maintenance by a living body of a constant internal body temperature regardless of outside environmental temperature.
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| derivation: |
thermoregulatory (adj.) |
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