Poikilothermic

Full definition of poikilothermic

Adjective

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