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

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

Pleasant to the touch and resistant to wear and tear, linen robes also boast high absorbency and thermoregulation properties. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025

By incorporating performance fibers and innovative constructions, fabrics now offer enhanced softness, comfort, stretch, durability and thermoregulation. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Aug. 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