Poikilotherm Definition

poi-kĭlə-thûrm
noun
An organism, such as a fish or reptile, having a body temperature that varies with the temperature of its surroundings.
American Heritage Medicine
A cold-blooded animal.
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Synonyms:
adjective

Cold-blooded.

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Other Word Forms of Poikilotherm

Noun

Singular:
poikilotherm
Plural:
poikilotherms

Origin of Poikilotherm

  • Greek poikilos spotted, various peig- in Indo-European roots –therm

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From poikilo- +"Ž -therm.

    From Wiktionary

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