Thermogenesis is the process of heat production in organisms. It occurs mostly in warm-blooded animals, but a few species of thermogenic plants exist, such as the Eastern skunk cabbage, the Voodoo lily, and the giant water lilies of the genus ``Victoria. ==Types== Depending on whether they are initiated through locomotion and intentional movemen.....
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production of heat
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The production of heat; specifically the physiologic process of heat production in the body. ... Origin: thermo-+ G. Genesis, production ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(thur″mo-jen´ә-sis) the production of heat, especially within the animal body. adj., thermogenet´ic, thermogen´ic., adj.
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The release of heat energy that occurs when the body breaks down fat and other fuels.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ther′mō-jen′ĕ-sis Definitions: 1. The production of heat; specifically the physiologic process of heat production in the body.
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thermogenesis, thermogenic, thermogenetic 1. The production of heat; specifically, the physiological process of heat production in the body; especially, of an animal body. 2. A process of heat production in an organism by means of various physiological processes.
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