Normothermic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nɔːməˈθɜːmɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Normothermic is an adjective meaning (medicine) Having a normal body temperature.
Meaning
(medicine) Having a normal body temperature.
Example Sentences
In contrast to cold preservation, the concept of normothermic preservation is to maintain the cellular metabolism.
Perhaps a compromise between near normothermic temperatures and the typical 4°C perfusion would be best for clinical use. Here the warmer temperatures at midthermia (15–20°C) may promote metabolic repair but remain cool enough to suppress metabolism and slow reactions and flow rates so that machine automation can be practical for clinical use.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cardioplegia, thermostatic, euthermic, mesothermic, symptothermic, hyperthermic.
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