poikilothermic

adjective

poi·​ki·​lo·​ther·​mic ˌpȯi-kə-lō-ˈthər-mik How to pronounce poikilothermic (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a poikilotherm : cold-blooded

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“Poikilothermic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/poikilothermic. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

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