noun
hypothermia
heye-poh-THUR-mee-uh
Hypothermia (noun) means a dangerously low body temperature, typically caused by prolonged exposure to cold. Example: “Hikers caught in the storm were treated for hypothermia.”
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A dangerously low body temperature, typically caused by prolonged exposure to cold.
"Hikers caught in the storm were treated for hypothermia."
How to use hypothermia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishYour body temperature dropping to a dangerous level from cold exposure.
Common pairings
risk of hypothermia
mild hypothermia
die of hypothermia
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Word forms
- Plural
- hypothermias
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Etymology
From Greek hypo- ("under") + thermē ("heat") + -ia — literally "under-heat."
Antonyms
hyperthermia
Rhymes for hypothermia
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What does “hypothermia” mean?
The word “hypothermia” means a dangerously low body temperature, typically caused by prolonged exposure to cold. In plain terms, your body temperature dropping to a dangerous level from cold exposure.
How do you pronounce “hypothermia”?
“Hypothermia” is pronounced heye-poh-THUR-mee-uh (/ˌhaɪpəʊˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “hypothermia” in a sentence?
Here is “hypothermia” used in a sentence: “Hikers caught in the storm were treated for hypothermia.”
What part of speech is “hypothermia”?
“Hypothermia” is a noun.
Where does the word “hypothermia” come from?
The word “hypothermia” comes from Greek. From Greek hypo- ("under") + thermē ("heat") + -ia — literally "under-heat.".
