warm-blooded

warm-blooded definition - medical

warm-blood·ed (wôrmˈblŭdˈĭd)

adjective
Maintaining a relatively constant and warm body temperature independent of environmental temperature; homeothermic.

Related Forms:

  • warmˈ-bloodˈed·ness noun

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