hypothermia
|hy/po/ther/mi/a|
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/ˌhaɪ.poʊˈθɜːr.mi.ə/
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/ˌhaɪ.pəʊˈθɜː.mi.ə/
abnormally low body temperature
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hypothermia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hypo-' meaning 'under' and 'therme' meaning 'heat'.
Historical Evolution
'hypothermia' was directly borrowed from the Greek term 'hypothermia' into modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'under heat', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'abnormally low body temperature'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition where the body temperature drops below the normal level, often due to prolonged exposure to cold environments.
The hiker suffered from hypothermia after being stranded in the snowstorm.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40