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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The quality of having a body temperature that varies or fluctuates, depending on the temperature of the environment; cold-bloodedness. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

cold bloodednesscold-bloodednesshomeothermyhomoiothermypoikilothermismpoikilothermism

Related phrases

body temperaturecold bloodednessdaily torpordjungarian hamsternaked mole ratthermal homeostasiswarm blooded

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