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

At last, a non-hormonal option that worked by targeting the brain’s thermoregulation system, offering relief without the risks associated with hormone therapy. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 29 May 2025

The fabrics are engineered to deliver exceptional breathability and thermoregulation, superior moisture-wicking, and natural odor resistance. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Apr. 2025

It can be manufactured with or without a backing fabric or blended with natural fibers like wool to enhance thermoregulation and comfort. —Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 17 June 2025

Some antidepressants, beta-blockers, sleep aids (like antihistamines and others) interfere with thermoregulation or sleep/REM architecture; consult your clinician about summer dosage tweaks. —Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 12 June 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