poikilothermic

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Adjective

poikilothermic (not comparable)

1. (of an animal) Having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.

Synonyms

• cold-blooded
• poikilothermal
• poikilothermous

Antonyms

• homeothermic

Related terms

• poikilotherm
• poikilothermia
• poikilothermism
• poikilothermy

Translations

• French: poïkilotherme

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