warm-blooded animal


ho·me·o·therm

(hō'mē-ō-therm), Any animals, including mammals and birds, that tend to maintain a constant body temperature. Synonym(s): hematherm, warm-blooded animal [homeo- + G. thermos, warm]

warm-blooded animal

An animal whose body temperature remains constant regardless of the temperature of the environment. Synonym: endothermSee also: animal

warm-blooded animal

see HOMOIOTHERM.