poikilothermic
English
Etymology
poikilo- + -thermic
Adjective
poikilothermic (not comparable)
- (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
capable of maintaining constant body temperature
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