D022722Level 5

Thermogenesis

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - G07.110.232.778 - G07.410.421.778 - G16.012.500.535.778

**Synonyms:** - Heat Production

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D012768Shivering

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