poikilothermic, poikilothermal, poikilothermous

poikilothermic, poikilothermal, poikilothermous
1. Varying in temperature according to the temperature of the surrounding medium; denoting the so-called cold-blooded animals, such as the reptiles and amphibians, and the plants. 2. Capable of existence and growth in media of varying temperatures. Cf.:heterothermic, homeothermic. 3. Causing a disruption of normal hypothalamic thermoregulatory function, as seen with drugs such as phenothiazines. SYN: cold-blooded, hematocryal. [poikilo- + G. therme, heat]

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  • poikilothermic — adjective Having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature. Syn: cold blooded, poikilothermal, poikilothermous Ant: homeothermic See Also: poikilotherm, poikilothermia, poikilot …   Wiktionary

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  • poikilothermia — noun The inability to regulate ones body temperature. See Also: poikilotherm, poikilothermal, poikilothermic, poikilothermism, poikilothermous, poikilothermy …   Wiktionary

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