thermogenesis
[thur-moh-jen-uh-sis]
/ ˌθɜr moʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /
NOUN
combustion
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It stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, a heavy-sounding term for light-intensity physical activity, said Dr. Jacquelyn Kulinski, an associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where she directs the Preventive Cardiology Program.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024
