noun

hypothermia

hypothermia

The hiker suffered from severe hypothermia.

The hiker suffered from severe hypothermia.

Hypothermia is a dangerous drop in body temperature.

Hypothermia is a dangerous drop in body temperature.

to suffer from ((noun)) The climber was suffering from hypothermia.

Synonyms: chill; Antonyms: hyperthermia, fever

From Greek 'hypo-' (under) and 'thermē' (heat). It means 'low heat'.

'Hypo-' means 'low' and 'therm' relates to heat. Together, they mean 'low heat' or 'low temperature'.

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