heterothermy

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noun

The possession of characteristics of both poikilothermy and homeothermy.

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Meanings

nounheterothermy (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe possession of characteristics of both poikilothermy and homeothermy.

Origin

From hetero- + -thermy.

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APA

heterothermy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heterothermy

MLA

“heterothermy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heterothermy. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “heterothermy,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heterothermy.

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