Hypothermia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhaɪpəʊˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypothermia is a noun meaning (pathology) Abnormally low body temperature; specifically, below 35 degrees Celsius for humans.
Meaning
(pathology) Abnormally low body temperature; specifically, below 35 degrees Celsius for humans.
Example Sentences
Hypothermia is the systemic cold injury.
The stages of hypothermia begin when the body is losing heat faster than it can produce it.
So far, extracorporeal temperature rise during COR had been limited to 20°C, as perfusion solutions had been used that were specifically designed for organ protection at hypothermia and might become inappropriate perfusates at increasing temperatures.
Word Forms
- hypothermias
- hypothermy
Antonyms for hypothermia
Common opposites include hyperthermia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypovolemic, exposure, coldness, frigidity, freezing, frostiness.
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