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

Examples of thermoregulation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The study’s findings also revealed that megamouth sharks may exhibit behavioral thermoregulation, adjusting their depth to remain within an optimal temperature range. —Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Some medications that are known to affect thermoregulation include: Antihistamines taken for seasonal allergies can affect thermoregulation by inhibiting your ability to sweat. —Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024

The mattress uses organic materials common to latex beds—like wool and cotton—but throws in cashmere for thermoregulation (and a touch of luxury). —Claudia Fisher, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024

Her body’s thermoregulation system had been thrown into chaos. —Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2024

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

thermoregulate

-ˈreg-yə-ˌlāt 

verb

thermoregulated; thermoregulating