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Physiological Phenomena > Body Temperature > Body Temperature Regulation > Thermogenesis
... > Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Physical Examination > Vital Signs > Body Temperature > Body Temperature Regulation > Thermogenesis
Physiological Phenomena > Homeostasis > Body Temperature Regulation > Thermogenesis
Physiological Phenomena > Adaptation, Physiological > Body Temperature Regulation > Thermogenesis
Biological Phenomena > Adaptation, Biological > Adaptation, Physiological > Body Temperature Regulation > Thermogenesis

Preferred term

Thermogenesis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The generation of heat in order to maintain body temperature. The uncoupled oxidation of fatty acids contained within brown adipose tissue and SHIVERING are examples of thermogenesis in MAMMALS.

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Synonym(s)

  • Heat Production

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