hyperthermia

Term: hyperthermia

Literally meaning:

Origin: Anc Greek

υπέρ-/hyper-(= prefix meaning something is excessive, above normal)

+θερμός/thermos(=warm)

Coined/History

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Definition

Hypothermia is abnormally high body temperature   often caused by illnesses, such as fever or heat stroke and it  is defined greater than 37.5–38.3 °C (100–101 °F). Hyperthermia is the  opposite of hypothermia.