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Verb: thermoregulate  ,thur-mow're-gyu,leyt
  1. To maintain body temperature within a certain range through physiological or behavioral means
    "Desert animals have adapted to thermoregulate efficiently in extreme heat"

Derived forms: thermoregulated, thermoregulates, thermoregulating

Encyclopedia: Thermoregulate