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poi⋅ki⋅lo⋅ther⋅mal
/
ˌpɔɪ
kə
loʊˈθɜr
məl
,
pɔɪˌkɪl
ə-
/
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–adjective
Zoology
.
cold-blooded
(
def. 3
)
(
opposed to
homoiothermal
).
Origin:
1880–85;
< Gk
poikílo
(
s
) various +
thermal
Related forms:
poi⋅ki⋅lo⋅ther⋅mism,
poi⋅ki⋅lo⋅ther⋅my,
noun
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Main Entry:
poi·ki·lo·therm·ism
Pronunciation:
-'th&r-"miz-&m
Function:
noun
:
the quality or state of being cold-blooded
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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