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hyperthermia
/ˌhaɪpəˈθɜːmɪə/
noun
hipertermia
Definition
A dangerous condition where the body's temperature becomes much higher than normal due to failed thermoregulation.
Examples
Severe hyperthermia can be life-threatening.
Ciężka hipertermia może zagrażać życiu.
The patient was suffering from hyperthermia after prolonged exposure to heat.
Pacjent cierpiał na hipertermię po długotrwałej ekspozycji na upał.
Synonyms
Collocations
severe hyperthermiamalignant hyperthermiainduce hyperthermia
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