poikilothermism

noun

poi·​ki·​lo·​therm·​ism -ˈthər-ˌmiz-əm How to pronounce poikilothermism (audio)
: the quality or state of being cold-blooded

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“Poikilothermism.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/poikilothermism. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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