Poikilothermy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Poikilothermy is a noun meaning (biology) The quality of having a body temperature that varies or fluctuates, depending on the temperature of the environment; cold-bloodedness.
Meaning
(biology) The quality of having a body temperature that varies or fluctuates, depending on the temperature of the environment; cold-bloodedness.
Synonyms for poikilothermy
Depending on context, synonyms include cold-bloodedness, poikilothermism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include poikilothermism, ectothermy, heterothermy, eurythermia, warm-bloodedness, homeotherm.
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