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Heterothermic

Definition:

adjective

Being able to regulate body temperature at different levels depending on the surrounding environment or circumstances.

Sense 1:

adjective

Used to describe animals that can adjust their body temperature to adapt to different conditions.

Sample sentence: The heterothermic reptile basks in the sun to warm themselves up when it gets too cold.

Sense 2:

adjective

Relating to organisms or organisms' processes that exhibit varied body temperature responses.

Sample sentence: The scientists studied the heterothermic behavior in bears during hibernation.

Sense 3:

adjective

Having inconsistent or fluctuating body temperature.

Sample sentence: The patient's heterothermic symptoms indicated an underlying infection.

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