Clinical Diagnosis · Multiple Systems · Medium
Hyperthermia
Meaning: An abnormally high body temperature caused by failure of heat regulation rather than infection.
In practice: Exertional hyperthermia affected the marathon runner on a hot day.
Word parts
- hyper- means above or more than normal
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