thermoregulation

noun

ther·​mo·​reg·​u·​la·​tion ˌthər-mō-ˌre-gyə-ˈlā-shən 

: the maintenance or regulation of temperature

specifically : the maintenance of a particular temperature of the living body

thermoregulate

ˌthər-mō-ˈre-gyə-ˌlāt 

verb

Examples of thermoregulation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That resulted in kits that feature layering and insulation for thermoregulation in fabrics including merino wool, and Translucent Glyde, a translucent mesh layer that is water-repellent. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025

Digital tools and consumer products that target sleep, cognition, thermoregulation, and pelvic health should be evaluated against evidence standards and priced for broad access. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025

Same thing with medicine, thermoregulation, too cold, too warm, there's a storm. —Diana Olick, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025

This high-tech top is made from a fabric blend that combines the odor-resistance and quick-drying properties of merino wool with the wrinkle-resistant and thermoregulation properties of lyocell. —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thermoregulation

• acclimatisation
• acclimatization
• acidification
• actualization
• annualization
• autocorrelation
• autoregulation
• beatification
• beneficiation
• biodegradation
• biotransformation
• bureaucratization

Medical Definition

thermoregulation

noun

ther·​mo·​reg·​u·​la·​tion -ˌreg-yə-ˈlā-shən 

: the maintenance or regulation of temperature

specifically : the maintenance of a particular temperature of the living body

thermoregulate

-ˈreg-yə-ˌlāt 

verb

thermoregulated; thermoregulating