thermoneutral environment

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[-no̅o̅′trəl]

Etymology: Gk, thermē + L, neutralis, neutral; ME, environ, around

1 an environment that keeps body temperature at an optimum point at which the least amount of oxygen is consumed for metabolism.

2 an environment that enables a neonate to maintain a body temperature of 97.7° F (36.5° C) with a minimal requirement of energy and oxygen.

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No references found			2004) A comparison of thermoregulation with short-term creatine supplementation between genders in a thermoneutral environment. Short and longer-term effects of creatine supplementation on exercise ... by Rosene, John; Matthews, Tracey; Ryan, Christine; Belmore, Keith; Bergsten, Alisa; Blaisdell, Jill; G / Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Abstract The ability of pre-pubertal children to regulate their body temperature under thermoneutral environments is similar to that of an adult albeit via differing routes. Pre-pubertal children and exercise in hot and humid environments: a ... by Sinclair, Wade H.; Crowe, Melissa J.; Spinks, Warwick L.; Leicht, Anthony S. / Journal of Sports Science and Medicine			thermoesthesiometer thermoexcitory Thermoflex system thermogenesis thermogenic center thermogenic formulas thermogenin thermogram thermograph thermography thermohygrograph thermohyperalgesia thermohyperesthesia thermohypesthesia thermoinhibitory thermoinhibitory center thermointegrator thermokeratoplasty thermolabile thermoluminescence thermoluminescent dosimetry thermolysis thermomassage thermometer thermometry thermoneutral environment thermonuclear thermopenetration thermophile thermophilic thermophobia thermophore thermophylic thermopile thermoplacentography Thermoplasma thermoplastic thermoplastic materials thermoplegia thermopolypnea Thermopolyspora polyspora Thermopsis thermoradiotherapy thermoreceptor thermoregulate thermoregulation thermoregulation 1 thermoregulation 2 thermoregulation: newborn thermoregulatory center thermoregulatory mechanism			thermometric thermometric thermometric analysis thermometric conductivity thermometric depth Thermometric Depth Gage thermometric fluid thermometric property Thermometric Titration thermometrical thermometrical thermometrical Thermometrically thermometrograph thermometry thermometry thermometry Thermomigration Thermomitor Thermomitor Thermomitor Thermomorphtechnology thermomotor Thermomultiplier Thermomyces lanuginosus xylanase thermonasty thermonasty Thermonatrite Thermonatrite Thermoneurosis thermoneutral environment Thermoneutral Zone Thermoneutrality thermonuclear thermonuclear thermonuclear thermonuclear thermonuclear bomb thermonuclear bomb Thermonuclear device Thermonuclear device Thermonuclear Electrostatic Reactor Apparatus Thermonuclear energy Thermonuclear energy Thermonuclear fission Thermonuclear fission Thermonuclear fission Thermonuclear fusion Thermonuclear fusion thermonuclear reaction thermonuclear reaction thermonuclear reaction thermonuclear reactor thermonuclear rocket Thermonuclear Rocket Engine thermonuclear warhead thermonuclear warhead Thermonuclear weapon Thermonuclear weapon thermooptic effect Thermooptical Analysis

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