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      ectotherm
      noun
      an animal whose body temperature varies with the temperature of its surroundings
      Roots
      ektosecto- · Greek · outsidethermetherm- · Greek · heat
      Words related to ectotherm
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      Where does ectotherm come from?

      The word ectotherm breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: ecto-, from Greek ektos (“outside”); and therm, from Greek therme (“heat”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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