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poikilothermism

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poi⋅ki⋅lo⋅ther⋅mal

  [poi-kuh-loh-thur-muhl, poi-kil-uh-]
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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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