poikilothermism

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poikilothermy, poikilothermism

the state or condition of being cold-blooded, as reptiles and other animals. Cf. homoiothermy. — poikilothermal, poikilothermic, poikilothermous, adj.
See also: Blood and Blood Vessels
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