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hyperthermia

/ˌhaɪpərˈθɛrmiə/ noun · British & US
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What does hyperthermia mean?

noun

A condition in which the body temperature is abnormally high, often due to a fever or exposure to heat.

Example

"The patient was treated for hyperthermia after being left in a hot car for several hours."

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