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thermoneutral environment
1. An environment which keeps the body temperature at an maximum point at which the least amount of oxygen is consumed for metabolism.
2. The environment which enables a neonate (newly born child) to maintain a body temperature of 97.7° F (36.5° C) with a minimal requirement of oxygen and energy.
2. The environment which enables a neonate (newly born child) to maintain a body temperature of 97.7° F (36.5° C) with a minimal requirement of oxygen and energy.
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thermo-, therm-, thermi-, -thermia, -therm, -thermal, -thermic, -thermias, -thermies, -thermous, -thermy
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