poikilo-

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Prefix

poikilo-

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

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with poikilo-
poikiloblast
poikilocapnic
poikilochlorophyllous
poikilocyte
poikiloderma
poikilohydric
poikilohydry
poikilothermia
poikilotherm
poikilothermal
poikilothermic
terms derived from variable
terms derived from variegated
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