poikilo-

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek ποικίλος (poikílos, spotted, embroidered).

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poikilo-

  1. (sciences) Variable, subject to change.
    poikilocapnic, poikilochlorophyllous, poikilothermic
  2. (sciences) Variegated: streaked, spotted, or otherwise marked with a variety of colour.
    poikiloblast, poikiloderma, poecilosclerid

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