English Explanatory Dictionary

poikilothermic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.

Word forms

poikilothermic

Etymology

From poikilo- + -thermic.

Synonyms

cold-blooded poikilothermal poikilothermous

Antonyms

homeothermic

Related words

poikilotherm poikilothermia poikilothermism poikilothermy
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