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Poikilothermic
{
Poiˊki-lo-ther′mal
(-thẽr′mal)
, Poiˊki-lo-ther′mic
(-thẽr′mĭk)
, } Adj.
[Gr.
ποικίλοσ
changeable + E. thermal
, thermic
.] (Physiol.)
Having a varying body temperature. See
Homoiothermal
. Definition 2025
poikilothermic
poikilothermic
English
Adjective
poikilothermic (not comparable)
- (of an animal) Having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.
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- poikilotherm
- poikilothermia
- poikilothermism
- poikilothermy