thermogenesis
noun
ther·mo·gen·e·sis ˌthər-mō-ˈje-nə-səs 
: the production of heat especially in the body (as by oxidation)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web At first, scientists thought this was unique to rodents, but in 2009, The New England Journal of Medicine published three separate discoveries proving that adult people also have brown fat—and therefore capacity for nonshivering thermogenesis. 
Max G. Levy, Wired, 3 Jan. 2022 The chemical reaction that creates the acidic aroma also heats up the flower’s spadix in a process known as thermogenesis. San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2021 These supplements come in capsules, tablets, liquids, powders, and bars, with manufacturers claiming the products reduce macronutrient absorption, appetite, body fat, and weight and increase metabolism and thermogenesis, per the NIH. Korin Miller, Health.com, 25 June 2021 Bitter orange is particularly high in synephrine, a natural compound that triggers thermogenesis in the body to induce fat loss. Daily Health Reports, Chron, 4 Feb. 2021 In that case, fidgeting is part of a suite of behaviors known as nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), which also includes maintaining posture and other activities involved with going about our daily lives. Popular Science, 6 Jan. 2021 If getting sweaty doesn’t sound like fun, aim for 10,000 steps’ worth of non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) per day instead. Pam Moore, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2020 This rise triggers thermogenesis, the body's natural tendency to create heat, which results in burning calories. Redbook, 26 July 2017 Try to focus on a whole-day approach to activity and maximizing your non-exercise activity thermogenesis (also known as NEAT). Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 17 Mar. 2020 See More
Max G. Levy, Wired, 3 Jan. 2022 The chemical reaction that creates the acidic aroma also heats up the flower’s spadix in a process known as thermogenesis. San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2021 These supplements come in capsules, tablets, liquids, powders, and bars, with manufacturers claiming the products reduce macronutrient absorption, appetite, body fat, and weight and increase metabolism and thermogenesis, per the NIH. Korin Miller, Health.com, 25 June 2021 Bitter orange is particularly high in synephrine, a natural compound that triggers thermogenesis in the body to induce fat loss. Daily Health Reports, Chron, 4 Feb. 2021 In that case, fidgeting is part of a suite of behaviors known as nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), which also includes maintaining posture and other activities involved with going about our daily lives. Popular Science, 6 Jan. 2021 If getting sweaty doesn’t sound like fun, aim for 10,000 steps’ worth of non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) per day instead. Pam Moore, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2020 This rise triggers thermogenesis, the body's natural tendency to create heat, which results in burning calories. Redbook, 26 July 2017 Try to focus on a whole-day approach to activity and maximizing your non-exercise activity thermogenesis (also known as NEAT). Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 17 Mar. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
1891, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
thermogenesis
noun
ther·mo·gen·e·sis ˌthər-mō-ˈjen-ə-səs
plural thermogeneses -ˌsēz
: the production of heat especially in the body (as by oxidation)