Definition of HYPOTHERMIA

hypothermia

Meanings

Plural: hypothermias

Noun

  • subnormal body temperature
  • Abnormally low body temperature; specifically, below 35 degrees Celsius for humans.

Origin / 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

Scrabble Score: 24

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Words With Friends Score: 23

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