poikilothermia
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poikilothermia — noun The inability to regulate ones body temperature. See Also: poikilotherm, poikilothermal, poikilothermic, poikilothermism, poikilothermous, poikilothermy … Wiktionary
poikilothermia — poi·ki·lo·ther·mia (poi″kĭ lo thurґme ə) poikilothermy … Medical dictionary
poikilothermia — … Useful english dictionary
Compartment syndrome — Classification and external resources Fasciotomy, covered with a skin graft. ICD 10 M … Wikipedia
poikilothermic — See poikilothermia. * * * … Universalium
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
poikilotherm — 1. adjective cold blooded Syn: poikilothermic Ant: homoiotherm, homeotherm, homoeothermic 2. noun A cold blooded animal … Wiktionary
poikilotherm — n. an organism that regulates its body temperature by behavioural means, such as basking or burrowing; a cold blooded organism (cf. HOMOEOTHERM). Derivatives: poikilothermal adj. poikilothermia n. poikilothermic adj. poikilothermy n. Etymology:… … Useful english dictionary
