English Explanatory Dictionary

hypothermia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Abnormally low body temperature; specifically, below 35 degrees Celsius for humans.

Pronunciation

/ˌhaɪpəʊˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ /ˌhaɪpəˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hypothermia.wav

Word forms

hypothermia hypothermias hypothermy

Etymology

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-, “under”) + θέρμη (thérmē, “heat”) + -ία (-ía, “feminine suffix”) . By surface analysis, hypo- + therm- + -ia.

Antonyms

hyperthermia

Related words

frostbite

Derived words

clinical hypothermia hypothermic primary hypothermia secondary hypothermia
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