poikilothermic

English

Etymology

From poikilo- +‎ -thermic.

Adjective

poikilothermic (not comparable)

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

Synonyms

• cold-blooded
• poikilothermal
• poikilothermous

Antonyms

• homeothermic

Related terms

• poikilotherm
• poikilothermia
• poikilothermism
• poikilothermy

Translations

having a body temperature that varies — see ectothermic