hypothermia
noun/ˌhaɪpoʊˈθɜrmiə/
Frequency rank: #13,326 most common English word
Meaning
a dangerous drop in body temperature below the normal level, often caused by exposure to cold.
Example sentence
The hiker was rushed to the hospital after doctors diagnosed him with hypothermia caused by hours in the freezing rain.
Synonyms & related words
- exposure
- freezing
- chilling
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