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
thermoregulate
ˌthər-mō-ˈre-gyə-ˌlāt
verb 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web There’s also Haley, a thermoregulation mannequin that can actually sweat, letting designers test moisture-wicking technology. 
Izzy Grinspan, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 The graphene increases your skin temperature without leaving you hot and sweaty, resulting in superior thermoregulation. Outside Online, 9 Mar. 2022 It’s a smoking deal, even at full price, due to its light weight and fantastic thermoregulation. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2020 Climate change is expected to turn most of the bird's habitat hotter and drier and in turn, affect prey availability and vegetation cover that the birds require for nesting, predator avoidance, and thermoregulation. Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic, 20 Feb. 2022 Out of habit, many runners prefer white socks and are willing to sacrifice the superior wicking and thermoregulation qualities that merino wool offers. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2014 Researchers are exploring several possible biological explanations, including disrupted sleep and neurotransmitters, which play a role in both thermoregulation and emotions, says psychiatrist Elizabeth Haase. Eleanor Cummins, The New Republic, 28 Dec. 2021 These natural processes lead to difficulties in thermoregulation, as do medicines typically prescribed older people to treat ongoing conditions. Erik Kobayashi-solomon, Forbes, 29 June 2021 More likely: energetic efficiency, better thermoregulation and enhanced carrying capability. David P. Barash, WSJ, 16 June 2021 See More
Izzy Grinspan, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 The graphene increases your skin temperature without leaving you hot and sweaty, resulting in superior thermoregulation. Outside Online, 9 Mar. 2022 It’s a smoking deal, even at full price, due to its light weight and fantastic thermoregulation. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2020 Climate change is expected to turn most of the bird's habitat hotter and drier and in turn, affect prey availability and vegetation cover that the birds require for nesting, predator avoidance, and thermoregulation. Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic, 20 Feb. 2022 Out of habit, many runners prefer white socks and are willing to sacrifice the superior wicking and thermoregulation qualities that merino wool offers. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2014 Researchers are exploring several possible biological explanations, including disrupted sleep and neurotransmitters, which play a role in both thermoregulation and emotions, says psychiatrist Elizabeth Haase. Eleanor Cummins, The New Republic, 28 Dec. 2021 These natural processes lead to difficulties in thermoregulation, as do medicines typically prescribed older people to treat ongoing conditions. Erik Kobayashi-solomon, Forbes, 29 June 2021 More likely: energetic efficiency, better thermoregulation and enhanced carrying capability. David P. Barash, WSJ, 16 June 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
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