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hypothermia

Syllabification: (hy·po·ther·mi·a)
Pronunciation: /ˌhīpəˈTHərmēə/

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Definition of hypothermia

noun

  • the condition of having an abnormally low body temperature, typically one that is dangerously low.

Derivatives

hypothermic

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from hypo- 'below' + Greek thermē 'heat'

Remember that hypothermia begins with hypo-.

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