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Definition of hypothermia

hypothermia

/ˌhaɪ.poʊˈθɜːr.mi.ə/
hy · po · ther · mi · a
Adjective:hypothermic
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hypothermia Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A potentially dangerous medical condition in which the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, causing the core body temperature to fall abnormally low (typically below 35°C or 95°F).

Example

"The mountain rescue team treated the stranded hiker for mild hypothermia by wrapping him in thermal blankets."

2

The deliberate clinical reduction of a patient's core body temperature to decrease metabolic demand and protect organs during complex surgical procedures or after cardiac arrest.

Example

"Surgeons utilized therapeutic hypothermia during the operation to minimize the risk of neurological damage."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with 'hyperthermia', which refers to the opposite medical condition of having an abnormally high body temperature.

• Rhymes for hypothermia

• Nearby Words

hypoestes
hypopharynx
hypotenuse
hypothermia
hypothermic
hypothesis
hypothesize

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century in New Latin from Ancient Greek 'hypo-' (meaning 'under' or 'below') and 'therme' (meaning 'heat').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hypothermia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hypothermia
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