poikilothermy

Noun

Meaning

poikilothermy (uncountable)

(biology) The quality of having a body temperature that varies or fluctuates, depending on the temperature of the environment; cold-bloodedness.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

cold-bloodedness poikilothermism

Related terms

poikilothermic poikilothermous poikilotherm ectotherm homeotherm homoiotherm

Close letter words and terms

poikilothermic animal poikilothermism poikilothermous poikilotopic Poilievre poilu