hypothermia

Definition

Abnormally low body temperature; specifically, below 35 degrees Celsius for humans.

Etymology

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-, “under”) + θέρμη (thérmē, “heat”) + -ία (-ía, “feminine suffix”) . By surface analysis, hypo- + therm- + -ia.

Example Sentences

• "Hypothermia is the systemic cold injury."
• "The stages of hypothermia begin when the body is losing heat faster than it can produce it."
• "So far, extracorporeal temperature rise during COR had been limited to 20°C, as perfusion solutions had been used that were specifically designed for organ protection at hypothermia and might become inappropriate perfusates at increasing temperatures."

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