Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Poikilothermy

👉 Poikilothermy is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the condition where an organism's body temperature is low, which results from its inability to regulate itself or maintain homeostasis. This can be due to various factors such as illness, injury, aging, or certain medications. In this context, poikilothermy refers to a state where an organism has not been able to maintain normal body temperatures, leading to symptoms of coldness or hypothermia.

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