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
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
The eye sinuses almost certainly arose first for thermoregulation in a harsh desert climate.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The eye sinuses likely originally evolved for thermoregulation in hot, arid environments.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Research on thermoregulation suggests there is an ideal water temperature for athletes.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Thermoregulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermoregulation. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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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
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