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Definition of Heterothermic
1. Adjective. Of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment.
Exact synonyms: Ectothermic, Poikilothermic, Poikilothermous
Similar to: Cold-blooded
Derivative terms: Poikilotherm, Poikilotherm
Similar to: Cold-blooded
Derivative terms: Poikilotherm, Poikilotherm
Medical Definition of Heterothermic
1. Having partial regulation of body temperature; between poikilothermic and homeothermic. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Heterothermic
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