See Also: poikilothermic(medicine)
poikilothermic(dictionary)

poikilothermic (iou)



poikilothermic adjective. L19.
[from POIKILO- + THERMIC.]
Zoology & Physiology. Having a body temperature that varies with the temperature of the surroundings. Opp. HOMOIOTHERMIC adjective.
'poikilotherm noun a poikilothermic animal M20.
poikilothermal adjective = POIKILOTHERMIC L19.
poikilothermia noun = poikilothermy E20.
poikilothermous adjective = POIKILOTHERMIC M20.
'poikilothermy noun the state or property of being poikilothermic M20.