thermogenesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The generation of heat in an organism, especially by biochemical means.

Pronunciation

/ˌθəːmə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Eleanorrrrrrrrrr-thermogenesis.wav

Word forms

thermogenesis

Etymology

From thermo- + -genesis.

Synonyms

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