Definition of Hypothermia

1. Noun. Subnormal body temperature.

Generic synonyms: Physical Condition, Physiological Condition, Physiological State
Derivative terms: Hyperthermal, Hypothermic
Antonyms: Hyperthermia

Definition of Hypothermia

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Medical Definition of Hypothermia

1. A low body temperature, as that due to exposure in cold weather or a state of low temperature of the body induced as a means of decreasing metabolism of tissues and thereby the need for oxygen, as used in various surgical procedures, especially on the heart or in an excised organ being preserved for transplantation. Origin: Gr. Therm = heat (11 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypothermia

hypothecation
hypothecation
hypothecations
hypothecator
hypothecators
hypothecs
hypothenar
hypothenar eminence
hypothenar prominence
hypothenuse
hypothenuse
hypothenuses
hypothermal
hypothermal
hypothermia (current term)
hypothermia (current term)
hypothermias
hypothermic
hypothermic anaesthesia
hypotheses
hypothesis
hypothesis
hypothesise
hypothesize
hypothesized
hypothesizes
hypothesizing
hypothetic
hypothetical
hypothetically

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