Definition of Poikilotherm

1. Noun. An animal whose body temperature varies with the temperature of its surroundings; any animal except birds and mammals.

Exact synonyms: Ectotherm
Generic synonyms: Animal, Animate Being, Beast, Brute, Creature, Fauna
Derivative terms: Poikilothermic, Poikilothermous

Definition of Poikilotherm

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Poikilotherm

1. An organism, such as a fish or reptile, that is cold-blooded, i.e., one whose internal body temperature varies with that of the environment. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Poikilotherm

poignancy
poignant
poignantly
poikilitic
poikilo-
poikiloblast
poikilocyte
poikilocythemia
poikilocytosis
poikilodentosis
poikiloderma
poikiloderma atrophicans and cataract
poikiloderma atrophicans vasculare
poikiloderma congenitale
poikilotherm (current term)
poikilotherm (current term)
poikilothermic
poikilothermic
poikilothermous
poikilothermous
poikilotherms
poikilothermy
poikilothrombocyte
poikilothymia
poilu
poilus
poinado
poinadoes
poinciana
poinciana

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