hypothermia

Term: hypothermia

Literally meaning:

Origin: Anc Greek

υπό-/hypo- (prefix meaning "under", "beneath", "less")

+θερμός/thermos(=warm)

Coined/History

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Definition

Hypothermia is abnormally low body temperature which is defined below 35.0 ⁰C (95.0 °F ). Hypothermia is the opposite of hyperthermia.