[ 'hɒmɪə(ʊ)ˌθə:m ]
(also homoiotherm )
■ noun Zoology an organism that maintains its body temperature at a constant level by its metabolic activity. Often contrasted with poikilotherm .
Derivatives
~al adjective
~ic adjective
~y noun
Origin
C19: mod. L., from Gk homoios 'like' + thermē 'heat'.