thermoregulation

noun

ther·​mo·​reg·​u·​la·​tion ˌthər-mō-ˌre-gyə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce thermoregulation (audio)
: the maintenance or regulation of temperature
specifically : the maintenance of a particular temperature of the living body
thermoregulate
ˌthər-mō-ˈre-gyə-ˌlāt How to pronounce thermoregulation (audio)
verb

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In the late 1700s, British scientists ran bold experiments on thermoregulation, subjecting themselves (and a dog) to a piping hot room and observing that — unlike the steak and eggs accompanying them — their own bodies did not cook. — Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026 This supports the hypothesis that their coloration likely facilitates more efficient absorption of solar radiation and aids thermoregulation. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 There is a physiological basis to this approach, says Christopher Minson, a professor of human physiology at the University of Oregon who studies exercise and thermoregulation. — Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 This elevation activates the body's natural thermoregulation system, prompting perspiration. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thermoregulation

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1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of thermoregulation was in 1927

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thermoregulation

noun
ther·​mo·​reg·​u·​la·​tion -ˌreg-yə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce thermoregulation (audio)
: the maintenance or regulation of temperature
specifically : the maintenance of a particular temperature of the living body
thermoregulate
-ˈreg-yə-ˌlāt How to pronounce thermoregulation (audio)
verb
thermoregulated; thermoregulating

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