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hypothermia
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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.

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

hypothermia  (hp-thûrm-)
An abnormally low body temperature, often caused by prolonged exposure to cold. Compare hyperthermia.

hypothermia
a condition in which the body temperature is abnormally low. — hypothermal, adj.
See also: Body, Human
an abnormally low body temperature, sometimes induced as treatment for disease.
See also: Disease and Illness
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hypothermiahypothermia - 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] nhipotermia
hypothermia [haɪpəˈθəːmɪə] nhypothermie f
hypothermia [haɪpəˈθəːmɪə] nUnterkühlung f
hypothermia [haɪpəuˈθəːmɪə] nipotermia


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