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.
