Noun: thermoregulation ,thur-mow,re-gyu'ley-shun
- The physiological process by which an organism maintains its body temperature within certain boundaries, even when the surrounding temperature is different
"Mammals use various mechanisms for thermoregulation in hot and cold environments"
- The maintenance or control of temperature in a system or organism
"The thermoregulation system in the greenhouse ensures optimal growing conditions for the plants"
Derived forms: thermoregulations
Encyclopedia: Thermoregulation