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hyperthermia

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hy·per·ther·mi·a  (hpr-thûrm-)
n.
Unusually high body temperature.
hyper·thermal adj.
hyperthermia  (hpr-thûrm-)
An abnormally high body temperature, usually resulting from infection, certain drugs and medications, or head injury. Hyperthermia is sometimes created intentionally to treat diseases, especially some cancers. Compare hypothermia.
hyperthermia, hyperthermy
an abnormally high fever, sometimes induced as treatment for disease.
See also: Disease and Illness
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Noun1.hyperthermia - abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer)
hyperthermy
physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
hyperpyrexia - extremely high fever (especially in children)
hypothermia - subnormal body temperature
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