poikilotherm
English
Etymology
From poikilo- + -therm.
Adjective
poikilotherm (comparative more poikilotherm, superlative most poikilotherm)
- cold-blooded
Synonyms
- poikilothermic
Antonyms
- homoiotherm / homeotherm / homeothermic
Translations
Ecology: animals with unconstant body temperature
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Noun
poikilotherm (plural poikilotherms)
- A cold-blooded animal
Antonyms
- homoeotherm
Related terms
- poikilothermal
- poikilothermia
- poikilothermic
- poikilothermism
- poikilothermous
- poikilothermy