ectothermic

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Etymology

From ectotherm +‎ -ic.

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ectothermic

  1. (zoology) Of or relating to an ectotherm; having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.
    Synonyms: cold-blooded, poikilothermic, exothermic
    Antonyms: endothermic, warm-blooded

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