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hypothermic

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hy·po·ther·mi·a  (hp-thûrm-)
n.
Abnormally low body temperature.
[hypo- + Greek therm, heat; see gwher- in Indo-European roots + -ia1.]
hypo·thermic (-mk) adj.
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Adj.1.hypothermic - of or relating to or affected by hypothermia
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