hypothermia

hy·po·ther·mi·a  (hp-thûrm-)

n.

Abnormally low body temperature.

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[hypo- + Greek therm, heat; see g^wher- in Indo-European roots + -ia.]

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hypo·thermic (-mk) adj.

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hypothermia

Noun

Pathol an abnormally low body temperature, as a result of exposure to cold weather

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hypothermia  (hp-thûrm-)

An abnormally low body temperature, often caused by prolonged exposure to cold. Compare hyperthermia.

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hypothermia

a condition in which the body temperature is abnormally low. — hypothermal, adj.

See also: Body, Human

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an abnormally low body temperature, sometimes induced as treatment for disease.

See also: Disease and Illness

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

hypothermia - subnormal body temperature           physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions hyperthermia, hyperthermy - abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer)

Translations

hypothermia [haɪpəuˈθəːmɪə] n → hipotermia

hypothermia [haɪpəˈθəːmɪə] n → hypothermie f

hypothermia [haɪpəˈθəːmɪə] n → Unterkühlung f

hypothermia [haɪpəuˈθəːmɪə] n → ipotermia