Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition


Poikilothermic

{

Poiˊki-lo-ther′mal

(-thẽr′mal)
,

Poiˊki-lo-ther′mic

(-thẽr′mĭk)
, }
Adj.
[Gr.
ποικίλοσ
changeable + E.
thermal
,
thermic
.]
(Physiol.)
Having a varying body temperature. See
Homoiothermal
.

Definition 2024


poikilothermic

poikilothermic

English

Adjective

poikilothermic (not comparable)

  1. (of an animal) Having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related terms