"Poikiloderma" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Poikiloderma is a medical condition characterized by skin discoloration and mottled pigmentation, giving the appearance of mottled or speckled skin. It is often associated with sun damage, and can be seen in people with chronic sun exposure, although it can also be a manifestation of certain systemic disorders such as autoimmune diseases, aging, or immunosuppression.
Poikiloderma Definition: A medical term that refers to a skin condition characterized by a patchy discoloration of the skin, often with a mottled or marbled appearance, typically resulting from long-term sun exposure.
Poikilitic refers to the condition or structure of a mineral or rock in which a number of distinct minerals or mineral aggregates are present in distinct areas or bands, often in a repeating pattern. It is often the result of a rock undergoing multiple stages of crystallization under different conditions.
Poikilocytic refers to a shape that is variable or irregular, particularly in reference to red blood cells. It describes the shape of red blood cells that are irregular in shape, having a certain degree of abnormality or variability, as seen under a microscope.
Polymorphic or multiform, characterized by diversity of form; running in various, diverse forms; multiform (Antisthenes, circa 430 BCE; Ainus of Gadara III, circa 270 CE, in Augustine De Civitate Dei; English cognate: 'polymorphic').
Poikilothermic refers to a type of temperature regulation in animals where their metabolic rate is consistently low and varies with the ambient temperature. Essentially, poikilothermic animals, such as reptiles and amphibians, cannot regulate their internal body temperature independently of the external temperature, often being ectothermic or cold-blooded.
Poikilothermism is a term used in biology to describe organisms that have a variable body temperature that is influenced by the environment. These organisms are also known as "cold-blooded" animals, as their body temperature changes with the temperature of their surroundings. Examples of poikilotherms include reptiles, amphibians, and fish.