Endothermal

/ˌɛndoʊˈθɜrməl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of endothermy; describing animals or processes involving internal heat generation.

Etymology

Formed from 'endotherm' plus the adjective suffix '-al', following standard English word formation patterns to create the adjectival form used in scientific contexts.

Kelly Says

When scientists talk about 'endothermal metabolism,' they're describing the chemical processes that let animals like you burn calories to stay warm—a feature so useful that it evolved independently in birds and mammals millions of years ago.

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